Micro HiFi

Milky Joe · 07-05-2004, 19:07

Can i have some suggestions from people in the know here? cheers

Basically im wanting to get a new micro hifi, has to be good quality speakers with good bass (obviously!) But i dont wanna pay lots. Perhaps about £130 max....also inputs would be handy so i can connect my PC up to it.

The best one ive sene so far i think is this - http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/172901.html

It doesnt look that great but its specs are good....problem with the comet site is the info they give is usually wrong i think, i checkedit out instore and it does have a cassette deck, right/left phono inputs and i *think* it also does RDS, but im not sure.

So..any recommendations? cheers

BFVietnam · 07-05-2004, 20:08

Take a look in your local branch of Tesco. They do hifi's and at prices that are reasonable [sub £100 the ones in my local store - various brands]

Milky Joe · 07-05-2004, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFVietnam

Take a look in your local branch of Tesco. They do hifi's and at prices that are reasonable [sub £100 the ones in my local store - various brands]

cheers

Theres a few near me so i'll try and pop down to one of them!

Was just wondering though if anybody had any specific recommendations?

engaged · 07-05-2004, 21:51

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Originally Posted by Exulus

Was just wondering though if anybody had any specific recommendations?

Yup; the Denon DM31. It is, admittedly, above your budget - but I promise you wouldn't be disappointed. It can be had for £185 without speakers, or about £250 with the default Denon/Mission speakers.

It is largely the default recommendation on most HiFi forums for a mini/micro system; avforums, HiFi choice, etc. Plenty of inputs, and no cassette deck - but you can get one for it.

07-05-2004, 22:24

i have a Teac Reference 100, about £200 i think wihtout speakers, cd tuner only, amazing sound.

Dan

Milky Joe · 08-05-2004, 15:21

thanks everyone. Again though, above my budget

Im still going for the Sharp model and if i dont get any sudden pleas of *dont do it!* them im off out in 15 to get it

Its the best one i can find at the price that ive got available to me i think

08-05-2004, 22:30

did you get it? my mate has it and i find it a bit "basey"

Dan

15-05-2004, 09:01

My Sony EMT-313, is very good - not very loud but has *crystal* sound, these ca be had for around £79-£119 in some places.

Alex

Milky Joe · 15-05-2004, 11:25

cool, yes i did get it and i find it great

I see what you mean about the bass though, sometimes i actually have to turn it down because at some frequencys it gives me a headache

But apart from that i love it!

M3G4 · 16-05-2004, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exulus

cool, yes i did get it and i find it great

I see what you mean about the bass though, sometimes i actually have to turn it down because at some frequencys it gives me a headache

But apart from that i love it!

What model?

I bought a Sony MHC-WZ5... Absolutely brilliant system

Jim Rae · 17-05-2004, 23:24

The JVC RVB 550 is truly awesome - search for it on E Bay.

Bass response to blow your socks off.

I'm listening to one now at a very low volume level and the bass is still superb.

Mind you it looks kinda like a coloured drain pipe...

Jmoo · 31-07-2004, 10:37

It's been a while since this topic began, but could anyone recommend anything in Argos.

£130/40 ish tops.

The Sharp is in there, but I' m a little confused as the Argos catalogue doesn't really provide the same information as Comet. Comet says it doesn't play casettes, while the Argos catalogue does.

And what's the Sharp like in terms of thingies on the back, lol. i.e phonos.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Jim Rae · 31-07-2004, 11:26

Sharp is not a brand I would normally associate with good sound, but that model certainly seems packed with features for the money.

Trouble is for around £130, you are close to getting some real HiFi equipment from the likes of Richer's Sounds.

Depends on whether you like flashing lights or not I guess.

My local Comet will demonstrate gear -ask them for a trial listen first before you decide.

07-05-2004, 19:07	#1
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	Micro HiFi Can i have some suggestions from people in the know here? cheers Basically im wanting to get a new micro hifi, has to be good quality speakers with good bass (obviously!) But i dont wanna pay lots. Perhaps about £130 max....also inputs would be handy so i can connect my PC up to it. The best one ive sene so far i think is this - http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/172901.html It doesnt look that great but its specs are good....problem with the comet site is the info they give is usually wrong i think, i checkedit out instore and it does have a cassette deck, right/left phono inputs and i think it also does RDS, but im not sure. So..any recommendations? cheers

07-05-2004, 20:08	#2
BFVietnam Banned User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 542	Take a look in your local branch of Tesco. They do hifi's and at prices that are reasonable [sub £100 the ones in my local store - various brands]

07-05-2004, 20:55	#3
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	Quote: Originally Posted by BFVietnam Take a look in your local branch of Tesco. They do hifi's and at prices that are reasonable [sub £100 the ones in my local store - various brands] cheers Theres a few near me so i'll try and pop down to one of them! Was just wondering though if anybody had any specific recommendations?

07-05-2004, 21:51	#4
engaged Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 481	Quote: Originally Posted by Exulus Was just wondering though if anybody had any specific recommendations? Yup; the Denon DM31. It is, admittedly, above your budget - but I promise you wouldn't be disappointed. It can be had for £185 without speakers, or about £250 with the default Denon/Mission speakers. It is largely the default recommendation on most HiFi forums for a mini/micro system; avforums, HiFi choice, etc. Plenty of inputs, and no cassette deck - but you can get one for it.

07-05-2004, 22:24	#5
*dan* Posts: n/a	i have a Teac Reference 100, about £200 i think wihtout speakers, cd tuner only, amazing sound. Dan

08-05-2004, 15:21	#6
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	thanks everyone. Again though, above my budget Im still going for the Sharp model and if i dont get any sudden pleas of dont do it! them im off out in 15 to get it Its the best one i can find at the price that ive got available to me i think

08-05-2004, 22:30	#7
*dan* Posts: n/a	did you get it? my mate has it and i find it a bit "basey" Dan

15-05-2004, 09:01	#8
kentboy Posts: n/a	My Sony EMT-313, is very good - not very loud but has crystal sound, these ca be had for around £79-£119 in some places. Alex

15-05-2004, 11:25	#9
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	cool, yes i did get it and i find it great I see what you mean about the bass though, sometimes i actually have to turn it down because at some frequencys it gives me a headache But apart from that i love it!

16-05-2004, 19:13	#10
M3G4 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Westerham, Kent Posts: 641	Quote: Originally Posted by Exulus cool, yes i did get it and i find it great I see what you mean about the bass though, sometimes i actually have to turn it down because at some frequencys it gives me a headache But apart from that i love it! What model? I bought a Sony MHC-WZ5... Absolutely brilliant system

17-05-2004, 23:24	#11
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	The JVC RVB 550 is truly awesome - search for it on E Bay. Bass response to blow your socks off. I'm listening to one now at a very low volume level and the bass is still superb. Mind you it looks kinda like a coloured drain pipe...

31-07-2004, 10:37	#12
Jmoo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,276	It's been a while since this topic began, but could anyone recommend anything in Argos. £130/40 ish tops. The Sharp is in there, but I' m a little confused as the Argos catalogue doesn't really provide the same information as Comet. Comet says it doesn't play casettes, while the Argos catalogue does. And what's the Sharp like in terms of thingies on the back, lol. i.e phonos. Any help would be much appreciated.

31-07-2004, 11:26	#13
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	Sharp is not a brand I would normally associate with good sound, but that model certainly seems packed with features for the money. Trouble is for around £130, you are close to getting some real HiFi equipment from the likes of Richer's Sounds. Depends on whether you like flashing lights or not I guess. My local Comet will demonstrate gear -ask them for a trial listen first before you decide.

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