hi-fi system or separate amplifier and speakers?

Question

Hey
Im looking to buy a sound system for my bedroom. Iv been doing some research and im not sure whether im better off buying a separate amplifier and speakers or a all in one hi-fi system. Don't really know that much about the whole lot so i was wondering if someone could help me out. Cheers

Answer 1

The problem with an all in one system is that the manufacturer might put out good speakers, but not good electronics, and vise versa. Or it might be a company that puts out cheap stuff and they're offering an all in one system for a very affordable price. But, the better brands don't usually put out complete systems and you have to buy the pieces separately. So, as a general rule, buying separate components results in a better system. Unless, of course, you buy cheap crap components.

Answer 2

If you want ultimate listening pleasure you may invest on UK made speakers, Tube amplifier, and an audiophile grade cd player. Speaker brands such as B&W, Acoustic Energy, Mordaunt Short, UK made Celestion and lots of other choices. Vacuum Tube amps by McAlister Audio, Norman Koren, Jolida. Solid state amps like Mcintosh is a superb performer also. For a CD player, brands like Rotel, Nad, Marantz have good reviews. If you opt for surround audio experience, There are certain models that has built-in decoders to play formats like DTS cd, SACD, HDCD, but of course youl will also need 5.1 receivers and more speakers for this kind of set-up. Join high-end forums like AVS to give you more detailed informations.

Answer 3

I had that same question a couple months ago. I decided to go with the separates components and i never looked back. I went with a denon receiver, two klipsch floor standing speakers, and a klipsch subwoofer. I have it hooked up to my computer and a ps3. The speakers are amazing and all my friends are jealous!



Floor standing speakers - http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/rf-10-overview/



Receiver - http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4865.asp



Subwoofer - http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/rpw-10-overview/

Answer 4

Separates are always the best for sound quality but I would only worry about it if you are going to hold parties and you can hear the sound difference.

Answer 5

I reccomend separate amp & speakers from brands like Yamaha,Pioneer,Onkyo,Denon,& Kenwood

Answer 6

It depends what you want.



If you want convenience and you're not bothered about sound quality, buy an all-in-one system.



If you want good sound quality, buy a separates system.