I know this isn't really DIY, but I couldn't figure out a better forum for Sonic Impact questions. I just came across it a couple days ago, and this forum is where I've learned most of the information about it.
I've been keeping my eyes on the JBL E20 speakers sold at JnR for $90 shipped, to replace some 8-year old altec lansing computer speakers. Problem was, I wanted a cheap, good, small amp, but that problem has been solved by the Sonic Impact.
I'm currently living on the road, so smaller is better. I have a nice pair of JBL S38 speakers at home, but they were too big to fit in my car. So I need to go small (5" woofer would probably be best) while still getting decent sound, and the E20 speakers fit that bill.
My concern is that the E20s are 86db sensitivity. I'm not going to be cranking the volume very often, but I don't know what kind of results I'll get. Perhaps a higher sensitivity speaker would sound better on the amp?
Here are my options:
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3724383
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=2693893
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2030P
I'm also willing to consider ebay, though the prices might get beyond my range.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5774779016&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5774793694&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
or if I skipped the amp altogether...
http://www.x10.com/electronics/allc...nt_nady_SM-250A.html?46f3ef63eec7e110428421d3
Anyone have any thoughts? I'm going to be using this as my main music speakers as well as doing recording monitoring and mixing. I'm looking for accuracy first, and range second (I would like some small portion of bass).
I've been keeping my eyes on the JBL E20 speakers sold at JnR for $90 shipped, to replace some 8-year old altec lansing computer speakers. Problem was, I wanted a cheap, good, small amp, but that problem has been solved by the Sonic Impact.
I'm currently living on the road, so smaller is better. I have a nice pair of JBL S38 speakers at home, but they were too big to fit in my car. So I need to go small (5" woofer would probably be best) while still getting decent sound, and the E20 speakers fit that bill.
My concern is that the E20s are 86db sensitivity. I'm not going to be cranking the volume very often, but I don't know what kind of results I'll get. Perhaps a higher sensitivity speaker would sound better on the amp?
Here are my options:
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3724383
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=2693893
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHB2030P
I'm also willing to consider ebay, though the prices might get beyond my range.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5774779016&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5774793694&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
or if I skipped the amp altogether...
http://www.x10.com/electronics/allc...nt_nady_SM-250A.html?46f3ef63eec7e110428421d3
Anyone have any thoughts? I'm going to be using this as my main music speakers as well as doing recording monitoring and mixing. I'm looking for accuracy first, and range second (I would like some small portion of bass).