Audio Equipment Recommendations

Discussions revolve around recommending speakers, amplifiers, headphones, DACs, and studio monitors for hi-fi and audiophile setups, often highlighting budget-friendly options, specific brands like KRK, Genelec, and Schiit, and resources like r/BudgetAudiophile.

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davidhyde Mar 30, 2023 View on HN

Just buy a pair of KRK 5 studio monitors and be done with it. They are ugly as sin and a little on the large side but they are excellent things. Built-in amp and they turn themselves off when no audio is playing. Repairable too.

ethanpil Dec 30, 2019 View on HN

Can you share what speakers and amps you're using?

djitz Apr 20, 2021 View on HN

What Hi-Fi audio equipment have you listened to

BirAdam Jul 4, 2022 View on HN

I use a Shanling. Awesome device, audiophile sound, lower price.

user_7832 Apr 23, 2024 View on HN

Check out this speaker kit call C-Notes. They're really well rated and a pretty simple/budget friendly option, especially if you're okay applying some eq on them. Paul Carmody has many good designs.

snvzz Nov 2, 2018 View on HN

Just get a Schiit Magni and don't bother with creative shit.

isolli Feb 8, 2019 View on HN

Try Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile/

amelius Feb 14, 2021 View on HN

Or "audiophile quality" amps.

lflux Oct 6, 2017 View on HN

I have a pair of Genelec 8020's which fits the bill pretty well.

ipsum2 May 8, 2025 View on HN

You've listed DAC/Amp brands, what about actual speakers?