How to buy a stereo
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Buying a new stereo can be a fun and exciting experience, especially nowadays, given the advanced technological age we live in. You’re going to find many, many stereo systems out there on the market that promise to give you the best and clearest sound possible. Yes, you are probably eager to buy (so you can rush home and hook it up and start rocking out or dancing to your favorite tunes), but there are many things you should be conscious of before plopping down your credit card for a new sound system. Here is some advice on how to go about shopping for a stereo that will fit your needs-
Tips on buying a stereo
- You will need to assess how much money you are willing to spend on a new stereo. You’re going to have lots of choices, from high maintenance systems with five-disc CD changers and massive speakers, to immensely simple, self-contained units. Know what will work for you. If you are someone who pops a CD in to listen to every few days, or simply listens to the radio a lot, you can probably find an inexpensive, small, one-piece easy-to-use stereo. However, if you constantly are listening to CDs, and are thinking of inputting the sound from your television through your stereo, you should think about purchasing a more sophisticated unit. Purchasing a more sophisticated unit though is usually going to cost you more—you’ll have to buy a receiver and speakers separately, for one.
- Read up on stereos that have received good grades from magazines like Consumer Reports. Talk to friends and family members who are technologically savvy, and ask for their opinions on stereos that might be right for you.
- When you go to a store to test different stereos out, talk to the salesperson. Ask about speakers, volume controls, remote controls, brand name reputations, etc.
- DEFINITELY seek out a stereo consisting of high quality cables and gold-plated connectors. This will ensure you get terrific sound. Avoid stereos made with cheap tin and plastic. You may spend more on a system consisting of gold-plated connectors, but in the end it will be worth it.
- Educate yourself on what kind of amplifier will best suit you. The amplifier is the device that will supply power to your speakers. If you like listening to your music at a very high volume, go with power amplifiers. Integrated and receiver amplifiers will do most people just fine—they have a little less power than power amplifiers, but come in one unit (a single unit system is easier to store than a multi-part system).
Caution
If you buy a stereo that doesn’t come with speakers, make sure that you buy speakers that are suited to the configuraiton and the output wattage and range of the stereo system.
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Where to buy a stereo
You can buy stereos from online electronics and appliance stores, or even direct from manufacturers online. Try these links for some options-
Best Buy: Home Audio & Speakersis a highly popular electronics superstore and offers great deals on stereos, speakers, audio cables and connectors, and CD players and recorders. Create a free account to begin shopping from their massive selection, or use their store locator feature to find a Best Buy near your home!
Amazon.com: Audio & Video This online mall’s audio and video department includes sales of CD players and recorders, speakers, receivers and amplifiers, turntables, tape decks, and headphones. Use the menu on the left side of the page to make your selection.
Overstock.com: Audio & Video Find truly amazing savings on a selection of mini stereo systems, plus speakers, receivers, and portable audio and video equipment. Shipping is only $2.95.
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