{"id":361,"date":"2019-09-26T21:17:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T13:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hifischool.com\/?p=361"},"modified":"2019-09-27T18:03:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T10:03:22","slug":"low-cost-listening-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hifischool.com\/?p=361&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Low Cost Listening Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of my friends has asked me for searching a low costs \u201cHifi\u201d systems.\u00a0 After understanding his budget is very tight, a low cost solution is a must.<\/p>\n

Since he would like to listen music when he is working at home, I have recommended a number solutions as follows.<\/p>\n

\"Logitech \"\"<\/p>\n

Logitech Z-10<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

Creative 40 Mark II<\/p>\n

Logitech Z-10 or Creative 40 Mark II \u2013 For the sound quality, Z-10 is a better choice with more bass and clearer sound.\u00a0 However, there are still advantages for the Creative product, there are 2 input for the music source and they are:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Speaker input jack which is directly connected to the computer.<\/li>\n
  2. The Auxiliary input jack is also available on the front panel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At the same time, there is a jack provided for your headphone.\u00a0 The sound is not bad and can be compared with some \u201cmini-hifi\u201d. So, with the above functions, it is possible for the users to enjoy the music with different sources like a discman, iPod and the computer sound card.<\/p>\n

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    Head-Phone Amp<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Apart from computer speakers, another good choice for low cost listening is the \u201cHeadphone\u201d.\u00a0 In recent years, the price of the top-quality headphone is always dropping in Hong Kong because of the huge competitions and production lines moving to China or other Asian countries.<\/p>\n

    \"headphone-amp\"\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Multimedia Player<\/strong><\/p>\n

    iPod is also another possible solution.\u00a0 You can pick up your music with tiny size boxes and available to listen at any time.\u00a0 Another Hint is that you can download pieces of music via the Internet cheaper than CDs.<\/p>\n

    \"iPod\"\"\"<\/p>\n

    Mini HiFi<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I do believe that most people will take this option as the solution.\u00a0 Personally, I would put this option as the last resort.\u00a0 It may cost you about HK$3,000 for better quality comparing to a head-phone amp at around $2,000.\u00a0 However, it is still difficult to have high-quality sound without higher investment with brands like Bose, Linn or B&O for around HK$12,000.<\/p>\n

    \"Onkyo-Mini-Hifi\"<\/p>\n

    Finally, my friend bought an iPod and a pair of Creative speakers.\u00a0 However, for myself, I have all of them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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