dogtagkz
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Hi all,
I need some input on how I can best utilise my working space, where I also listen to music most of the time.
The following is my current setup:
Passive listening is mostly done when I am working, where active listening is when I will move to my sofa. Waiting for my speaker stand that is currently on its way from China. At the moment, I am using a basic IKEA bookshelf to put the speakers.
The current amplifier has a good volume level, but I am looking for an upgrade. I have shortlisted the WXA-50, but I kinda feel that the tech inside will be outdated soon, with better visual eye candy now with Spotify/Tidal Android TV apps.
The help that I need is (I am new in this hobby, apologies for my newbie question):
Thank you for helping me out.
I need some input on how I can best utilise my working space, where I also listen to music most of the time.
The following is my current setup:
Passive listening is mostly done when I am working, where active listening is when I will move to my sofa. Waiting for my speaker stand that is currently on its way from China. At the moment, I am using a basic IKEA bookshelf to put the speakers.
The current amplifier has a good volume level, but I am looking for an upgrade. I have shortlisted the WXA-50, but I kinda feel that the tech inside will be outdated soon, with better visual eye candy now with Spotify/Tidal Android TV apps.
The help that I need is (I am new in this hobby, apologies for my newbie question):
- Would I benefit from a subwoofer?
- What would be a decent upgrade for the amplifier? considering that I may add a sub later on, e.g. Loxjie A30. my budget is around 400USD. I can stretch it a bit to USD500 if necessary.
- Is room treatment necessary (bass trap, acoustic panel, etc.)? (this is all alien to me)
- Any other little improvement that I can do to optimise my listening experience?
Where I live, I am surrounded by 'golden-ear audiophiles' and 'buy everything that has an audiophile tag' on it to get the best sound. I am trying to avoid all that because it just doesn't make sense to spend money on a speaker stand that is more expensive than the speaker itself, e.g. the KEF S2 stand.
Thank you for helping me out.