(Part 4) Top products from r/Metallica
We found 2 product mentions on r/Metallica. We ranked the 62 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 61-80. You can also go back to the previous section.
61. JBL Professional, 8" speaker (LSR308)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
See the next-generation JBL 308P MkII studio monitor for the latest in top-quality soundIncreased HF Detail: You'll experience greater depth and ambience in recordings. Subtle details can be heard, even in a dense mix.Room-Friendly: This means you don't have to be right in front of the speakers to...
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Alright, here's what I've put together for you:
Total: $1,018.99
Logic:
Turntable:
Rega turntables are some of the best in the world, and their quality extends all the way down the line. I have the step-up mode, the P3, and love it. $400 is roughly the entry point for a "good" turntable, which I think is a solid investment given your budget.
Speakers
The JBL LSR series is very well regarded on r/audiophile. They are generally considered to be the best powered monitors on the market. Being powered means you don't have to buy a separate amplifier, saving money. If you want to save some money, you can drop down to the LSR305, which has a smaller woofer. It will not have as much bass power as the 308, but it costs $200 less for the pair (NOTE: The Amazon link is for a single speaker, not a pair)
Phono Preamp
You'll need one of these, because the signal coming out of the tone arm on the turntable is very low voltage. The phono preamp brings it up to a level that is powerful enough to be amplified further by the speakers. You can spend more, but you don't need more than the Pyle (I have one at home that I'd honestly mail to you, but Amazon Prime is probably cheaper than the cost of shipping for me :P)
Passive Preamp
This is a volume knob and a input switch. That's all. Volume knob because the speakers have the volume knob on the back, and have separate knobs per speaker. Didn't think you'd want to mess with that. Two inputs so you can hook up your turntable and your computer, or your phone, etc.
RCA-to-XLR cable
Because the JBL monitors are targeted at pro recording studios, they use "balanced" XLR cables instead of traditional RCA. The reasons for doing so are irrelevant, but you will need an adapter cable.
If that's too much money
As I said earlier, you could drop down to the JBL LSR305 (again, link is a single speaker, not a pair). That would bring the total down to $818.99. If you wanted to save money, this is where I would do it.
Another option is to switch turntables to the U-Turn Orbit. It starts at $179, but I'd definitely add the cue lever for $40. I wouldn't spend more on other options though, not worth the money. If you go this route, treat this turntable as your starter, then replace it later.
If you tell me your local craigslist, I can look around and see if there are any good deals, but the above is going to be pretty hard to beat.
By all means, feel free to ask me any and all questions. I love doing this kind of research for people, so it's no skin off my back. I want to make sure you enjoy Ride the Lightning in all it's rifftastic glory :D
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