Thank you for all that information, hugely appreciated and will take a proper look at all of this equipment when I get back home tonight and explore all the things you mentioned, much much appreciated againCheap not lacking bass but don't expect low bass kick from it. WiiM (Pro+/-...) Toslink stereo PCM input from TV, RCA unbalanced analog to big studio monitors as already mentioned. Basic PEQ just enough for level and room mood.
Rather good not so cheap but good on it's own however limited availablity. Mini DSP Flex or Flex HT. Limited convolution capabilities, 10 PEQ's per bank (one bank per each I/O) in nost cases enough, additional optional (limited) Dirac support and with it's best pal (UMIK 1).
Room friendly low self noise studio monitors to your pocket and still not on the small side, appropriate sub's.
You can play with embedded Realtek codec PC it will have about 1V unbalanced output (-6 dB) good luck regarding drivers, u use 3.5 mm to 2x RCA cable's. Problem is how to say it a monster and under the heavy load stuck 700~800 W from 1~1.2 KW switching power supply and even if it's rather good one it will release tremendous amount of EMI. That's why I am again any exposed analog circuit to it and even in USB case a receiver with it's own power source and good filtered. Another big spoiler is room and orientation.
If you are not prone to self noise (being annoying) or residential noise being over it anyway you can pass with something like Kali LP 6 V 2 and sub like SVS SB1000 Pro put directly 1 m or a bit more in front of you (I don't care how you do it or will you put your legs a top of it). You have to learn how to set; crossover, deal with the room and the desk I can't do that for you.
Microphone is not optional. I asked about TV hoping for HDMI to it all it can and Toslink out of it (stereo) but not gonna happen with monitor. Tho it's "superb" monitor. Era land so what's available cheap there (from music equipment of course)? PC is leading platform regarding DSP but I am afraid of yours. Even workstation for DAW sure (and for the micro ops latency) but not with such GPU monster. Really want to help you (not rob you) but it's difficult and it's not equipment only. Maybe I am even tripping and there won't be interface on internal or embedded analog components but it's hard to recommend it taking into consideration how probable that is. Try and find out. If it works you can do it for given budget not been limited regarding processing capabilities (still with internal PCI-E audio card preferably).Forgot to mention I live in Ireland (Republic of)
Cheers, I did hear that the Kali LP-UNF have basically no interference when using them through the USB-C, no hisses etc if that's what you meantMicrophone is not optional. I asked about TV hoping for HDMI to it all it can and Toslink out of it (stereo) but not gonna happen with monitor. Tho it's "superb" monitor. Era land so what's available cheap there (from music equipment of course)? PC is leading platform regarding DSP but I am afraid of yours. Even workstation for DAW sure (and for the micro ops latency) but not with such GPU monster. Really want to help you (not rob you) but it's difficult and it's not equipment only. Maybe I am even tripping and there won't be interface on internal or embedded analog components but it's hard to recommend it taking into consideration how probable that is. Try and find out. If it works you can do it for given budget not been limited regarding processing capabilities (still with internal PCI-E audio card preferably).
Perfect, I'll look into the Minidsp, might be a good option for now without the TV if only gonna use it on the PC for the foreseeable future, thank youThe Minidsp Flex is half your budget if you want Minidsp look at the 2×4HD .Wiim is a streamer as well but if you use the PC as a streamer the Minidsp is an option. The Kali LP-6 v2 are pretty decent for desktop use if you use something like a Minidsp or WiiM with the ability to set your crossovers you can use pretty much any subwoofer you want. Here's a pretty good reviews of the LP-6 v2
If you decide on getting TV in the future even the Minidsp 2x4HD has optical in so you could connect one.Perfect, I'll look into the Minidsp, might be a good option for now without the TV if only gonna use it on the PC for the foreseeable future, thank you
Ah perfect, so for this one, I'd connect both the speakers and the sub to the Minidsp?If you decide on getting TV in the future even the Minidsp 2x4HD has optical in so you could connect one.
Quick questions as well, if I go for the Minidsp do I connect it to the PC through the USB?If you decide on getting TV in the future even the Minidsp 2x4HD has optical in so you could connect one.
Yesperfect, so for this one, I'd connect both the speakers and the sub to the Minidsp?
YesBTW are most subs active?
The Wiim is also a streamer the Minidsp offers more output channels and more control over crossovers and PEQ though I imagine in your case the Wiim is sufficient.Could I also ask what would be the difference between something like the Minidsp and the WiiM, does the Wiim just allow streaming and so on?
Yes . The interface for Minidsp would be on your computer as well. You could get a Umik and try some measurements using REW at some point if you want to dig deeper.Quick questions as well, if I go for the Minidsp do I connect it to the PC through the USB?
Thank you, I was sitting yesterday depressed at how much this was overwhelming me but you guys are amazing thank you for your help brother, you've been especially helpful here and made everything much easier for me to see and understandYes
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The Wiim is also a streamer the Minidsp offers more output channels and more control over crossovers and PEQ though I imagine in your case the Wiim is sufficient.
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Take it nice and easy. Read, play around with it and learn. No need to be afraid or rush thing's.Thank you, I was sitting yesterday depressed at how much this was overwhelming me but you guys are amazing thank you for your help brother, you've been especially helpful here and made everything much easier for me to see and understand
Will do that, I'm excited again thank you, I feel like I can grasp it again after this threadWhen you have time for research go the Minidsp website and read through the manuals on the products you're interested in. Even if you don't grasp everything you should be able to get a good idea of how they work and how to connect them.
MINIDSP 2x4
Thank you bud, I appreciate the replies and the time spent on my newbie ideas I'll be taking everything in on this but definitely need to slow downTake it nice and easy. Read, play around with it and learn. No need to be afraid or rush thing's.
One last question there that popped into my head, I mentioned audio interface earlier such as the Scarlet Solo but I'm not sure I understand what does that do, I've seen the official Kali YouTube channel use something like this to connect everything together like in the video below :When you have time for research go the Minidsp website and read through the manuals on the products you're interested in. Even if you don't grasp everything you should be able to get a good idea of how they work and how to connect them.
MINIDSP 2x4
The Scarlet Solo has a DAC in it and you connect the Solo to the computer with USB. The subwoofer is connected analog from the Solo then analog from the subwoofer to the LP 6 left / right. The crossover it done with the subwoofer.One last question there that popped into my head, I mentioned audio interface earlier such as the Scarlet Solo but I'm not sure I understand what does that do, I've seen the official Kali YouTube channel use something like this to connect everything together like in the video below :
Would you know if this is viable? Would I be correct in assuming that this works because the sub takes care of the crossover cause it's capable of that and both the sub and speakers are active? Then the final bit would be the DAC in the PC right, that's why they're not using an external one? Sorry if it's a silly question I know you mentioned analog in for the LV-6s, I'm trying to understand how this works in the video