[Electronics-talk] Accessible stereo systems?

[Gerald Levy]

First, forget about a cassette deck, because they have apparently gone the 
way of the dinosaurs.  Your best bet would be separate components, rather 
than an all-in-one system.  This way, you can more closely custom the system 
to meet your needs.  I would recommend a basic, two-channel stereo receiver 
for the heart of your system.  Although multichannel home theater receivers 
are all the rage these days, it is still possible to find two channel stereo 
receivers like the Sherwood RX-4109 which sells for about $130 on Amazon.com 
and elsewhere.  Look for receivers at the entry level, as these are more 
likely to have discrete buttons and knobs for controlling various features 
rather than inaccessible on-screen menus.  Most stereo receivers have 20 or 
30 presets for storing your favorite AM and FM stations, which should be 
more than sufficient.  Add a pair of modest bookshelf loudspeakers from a 
company like Polk Audio, Klipsch, or JBL.  Two-way speakers with 6.5 or 8 
inch woofers and 1 inch tweeters should provide excellent sound in an 
average size room.  For about $20, you can add a basic DVD player and use it 
to play your CD's. Remember, when it comes to audio components, simpler and 
cheaper tends to be more accessible.

Gerald


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ghost Child" <myste at cox.net>
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Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 4:42 AM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Accessible stereo systems?


> Hi All,
>
>     I've been hunting rather fruitlessly for a decent-sized but not large
> and elaborate stereo system with quality sound, including subwoofer, that
> isn't so digital that a totally blind person can't use it.  A lot of these
> systems do have actual buttons, but they change function depending on how
> many times one presses them, which is absolutely no help to me.  I'm 
> looking
> for a system with detached speakers, (i.e. not a boom box,) a CD player,
> radio, a way to play auxiliary devices through it such as an MP3 player or
> Victor Reader Stream, and, if possible, a recording cassette deck, though
> that I'm willing to do without.  I want something with a good strong clear
> sound and quality bass response, not muddy or tinny.
>
>     I have an old Aiwa boom box, but I'm looking for a real stereo system
> with speakers I can position separately, including the subwoofer, and that 
> I
> can hear properly in something bigger than a dorm room!  Anyone have any
> suggestions that won't cost me thousands of dollars and will have
> individual, tactile buttons for each feature?
>
>     Thanks for any advice and/or experiences you can share.
>
> Sincerely,
> Becky C.
>
>
>
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