Monitor XT20

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Monitor XT20

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my new audio set up

Are you using 4" Edifier powered speakers with a stereo receiver that is meant to power passive speakers? If you want to keep using the powered speakers then you could replace the large stereo receiver with a small phono preamp. $22 Bozak may be similar quality to the one in the stereo receiver. $49

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 24, 2025 8:04 AM

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r/audiophile Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk Thread

Hello! We generally don't recommend soundbars because even entry-level budget stereo speakers can easily beat most soundbars in sound quality. A great inexpensive option to try out proper stereo audio is a pair of active speakers. They are more cost-efficient than passive speakers + amplifier becaus

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Folthanos in r/audiophile

January 2, 2026 5:18 PM

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Speakers for record player

That's a solid entry-level turntable you got there! If you'd appreciate a system with minimal amounts of setup required and which you can hook up to your TV via HDMI ARC as well, then I recommend these: NEUMI BS5P-ARC - powered bookshelf speakers Dayton Audio CS800 - powered subwoofer Monoprice Coax

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Folthanos in r/StereoAdvice

January 7, 2026 10:40 PM

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Help an audio simpleton bookshelf speaker for

The setup that u/NoBackground6203 suggested is good for the price. Polk Audio Monitor XT20 (EAC review) WiiM Amp (ASR review) With passive speakers you can upgrade components separately. (E.g. speakers like ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63-BK (EAC review).) Though, note that the slightly more expensive WiiM Amp

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iNetRunner in r/StereoAdvice

March 9, 2026 10:53 PM

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Upgrade suggestions

Could be large enough room for 6.5" speakers. Or 5.25" if you don't have much room for speakers. Pass on the smaller 4" speakers. Large 6.5" Polk XT on sale https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/polkmxt20-blk-rb/polk-audio-monitor-xt20-pair-6.5-bookshelf-speakers-black/1.html Or a step

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sharkamino in r/turntables

July 9, 2025 5:27 AM

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My modest setup

sharkamino in r/turntables

July 12, 2025 3:05 AM

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Fluance RT80 Stylus

Small 4" Edifier R1280T are the bare minimum basic entry level speakers so if you are looking for better sound then upgrade to better and often larger speakers first or at the same time as the stylus upgrade. What are the room dimensions? Onkyo stereo receiver https://www.adorama.com/ontx8220.html P

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sharkamino in r/turntables

July 29, 2025 3:05 PM

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I've got a Hitachi Ht-41S. How bad do I need to upgrade?

The Yamaha NS-6390 speakers are basic entry level. I think they may have sold around $150 down to $75 when on sale a bunch of years ago. The decent Hitachi HT-41S turntable with a good elliptical tip stylus is more than good enough for the basic speakers. Generally if you are looking to spend $300 o

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sharkamino in r/turntables

August 6, 2025 7:25 PM

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what to upgrade (fluance rt82)

What are your room dimensions? You have $180 speakers, ideally spend more than $300 for an upgrade or buy used that originally cost $600. Nearby zip code to search? If you need to buy new... Fosi BT20A Pro https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Audio-Amplifier-Integrated-Subwoofer/dp/B07JVFY27T 5.25" Polk

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sharkamino in r/turntables

August 16, 2025 8:23 AM

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Turntable Guides

What is the room length and width? Polk XT15 and Kanto may be the same ball park. Hard to say without hearing both and it can be personal preference. If you do have a large room then get larger 6.5" speakers. Polk XT20 https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/polkmxt20-blk-rb/polk-audio-mo

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sharkamino in r/turntables

July 12, 2025 3:01 AM

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