Suggestions for replacing my stereo

Cloud · 10-04-2008, 09:32 AM

So, my over 10 year old stereo (cd changer, cassette player & radio) is now fubar'd and I'm looking to replace it, but I'm not sure what the tech is out there, and not sure what to replace it with.

I don't need the cassettes anymore, but would like something to play my cds & my ipod too. Such a thing? I have some clock radio type ipod players, but they don't give big enough sound. Maybe I should upgrade to a home theater system?

I'm not an audiophile particularly, I just want something pretty basic, and not exorbitantly expensive. Ideas?

SteveDallas · 10-04-2008, 09:46 AM

I personally would go with a basic home theater setup. It'll add a lot of oomph to those DVDs. Plus you can play your CDs and, with the right adapter cable, your ipod.

Cloud · 10-04-2008, 09:51 AM

I will look into it, thanks.

ETA: I see Amazon has a handy home-theater guide. will research!

Bullitt · 10-04-2008, 11:04 AM

CNET.com is usually a pretty good research tool for things of the electronics variety. Newegg.com and tigerdirect.com are my favorite online retailers, almost always have the best prices and are constantly doing specials.

jinx · 10-04-2008, 12:52 PM

I suggest putting all your cd's on your ipod and buying a Bose dock for around $300. There's a Samsung Dock that has a built in cd player that's worth checking out, but I seriously doubt the sound quality is as good as the Bose.

Undertoad · 10-04-2008, 03:17 PM

I did research on things that were 3-5 years old and bought everything on the Bay. Put together a excellent surround system for maybe a third of what a new one would go for, and still very high in quality.

lumberjim · 10-04-2008, 05:40 PM

i was quite impressed by the little JBL ipod dock. really rich sound for such a small unit:

here it is for $55!

act now! this is the weekend special!

Cloud · 10-04-2008, 07:09 PM

I already have two similar things; one for beside my bed, and one for work. I'm looking for something that can play my cds (still, despite my 3 ipods), and produce a bigger sound.

I like the idea of a home theater systems, so I'll probably go with a HTIB thing.

footfootfoot · 10-04-2008, 09:48 PM

docking.

"Open the pod bay doors HAL!"

10-04-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Suggestions for replacing my stereo So, my over 10 year old stereo (cd changer, cassette player & radio) is now fubar'd and I'm looking to replace it, but I'm not sure what the tech is out there, and not sure what to replace it with. I don't need the cassettes anymore, but would like something to play my cds & my ipod too. Such a thing? I have some clock radio type ipod players, but they don't give big enough sound. Maybe I should upgrade to a home theater system? I'm not an audiophile particularly, I just want something pretty basic, and not exorbitantly expensive. Ideas? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-04-2008, 09:51 AM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I will look into it, thanks. ETA: I see Amazon has a handy home-theater guide. will research! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-04-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	CNET.com is usually a pretty good research tool for things of the electronics variety. Newegg.com and tigerdirect.com are my favorite online retailers, almost always have the best prices and are constantly doing specials. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

10-04-2008, 12:52 PM	#5
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I suggest putting all your cd's on your ipod and buying a Bose dock for around $300. There's a Samsung Dock that has a built in cd player that's worth checking out, but I seriously doubt the sound quality is as good as the Bose. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

10-04-2008, 05:40 PM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i was quite impressed by the little JBL ipod dock. really rich sound for such a small unit: here it is for $55! act now! this is the weekend special! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-04-2008, 09:46 AM	#2
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I personally would go with a basic home theater setup. It'll add a lot of oomph to those DVDs. Plus you can play your CDs and, with the right adapter cable, your ipod.

10-04-2008, 03:17 PM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I did research on things that were 3-5 years old and bought everything on the Bay. Put together a excellent surround system for maybe a third of what a new one would go for, and still very high in quality.

10-04-2008, 07:09 PM	#8
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I already have two similar things; one for beside my bed, and one for work. I'm looking for something that can play my cds (still, despite my 3 ipods), and produce a bigger sound. I like the idea of a home theater systems, so I'll probably go with a HTIB thing. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-04-2008, 09:48 PM	#9
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	docking. "Open the pod bay doors HAL!" __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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