I have probably spent more time putting together a bedroom system, as it will
not only need to meet with some WAF factor, but it will probably be the
system most used by your wife.
The system should be straightforward ... as in 3 components at most ... a
receiver/integrated amp; a CD or CD/DVD player; and a pair of small
speakers. It should be simple to operate (like press one or two buttons and
you're done).
Assuming that your Carver receiver is in good shape, I would use that as the
basis of the system. Then, add a pair of good small speakers like the NHT
SB1 ($200 a pair list) and a Panasonic CD/DVD player (like the F87 at $120)
and you should be in business. This would have you at a cost of $320 (list).
If you want to retire the Carver, a receiver like the Denon DRA395 ($350) or
Denon 1905 ($399) would do the job nicely.
In my bedroom set-up, the stereo components (a vintage Marantz 2240
receiver and a Pioneer PD 65 cd player) and TV are in a bookcase about six
feet from the bed. The speakers (NHT SB2) are on top of the bookcase.
Also keep in mind that in the bedroom, there are rarely any ideal sitting
places, etc. ... so half of the audiophile concerns just don't come into play ...
just good sound.
Regards, Rich
not only need to meet with some WAF factor, but it will probably be the
system most used by your wife.
The system should be straightforward ... as in 3 components at most ... a
receiver/integrated amp; a CD or CD/DVD player; and a pair of small
speakers. It should be simple to operate (like press one or two buttons and
you're done).
Assuming that your Carver receiver is in good shape, I would use that as the
basis of the system. Then, add a pair of good small speakers like the NHT
SB1 ($200 a pair list) and a Panasonic CD/DVD player (like the F87 at $120)
and you should be in business. This would have you at a cost of $320 (list).
If you want to retire the Carver, a receiver like the Denon DRA395 ($350) or
Denon 1905 ($399) would do the job nicely.
In my bedroom set-up, the stereo components (a vintage Marantz 2240
receiver and a Pioneer PD 65 cd player) and TV are in a bookcase about six
feet from the bed. The speakers (NHT SB2) are on top of the bookcase.
Also keep in mind that in the bedroom, there are rarely any ideal sitting
places, etc. ... so half of the audiophile concerns just don't come into play ...
just good sound.
Regards, Rich