Best audio equipment on Reddit
133 reviews from r/audiophile, r/Filmmakers, r/videography and 21 more subreddits
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#1
Musical Fidelity
4.5
(13)
"The Tube Renaissance, Linn and Musical Fidelity amps are excellent."
"Get at least the big name, high quality equipment!!"
"I bought a similar model (A300) second hand and it is hands down my best audio purchase ever."
"Musical fidelity amp, Dali speakers, Linn cd player would be my pick."
"I’d snag that Musical Fidelity if I were you, probably the best amp in that bunch."
"Grab the tube amp and the Musical Fidelity amp."
"What immediately caught my eye is the Musical Fidelity amp because that's going to be made in the UK."
"Anything musical fidelity, Nad, and Linn is worth buying."
"The Musical Fidelity amp and the SMSL DAC at the very top."
"The Musical Fidelity amp should be great."
#2
Zoom
4.3
(12)
"I think one of best pieces of audio equipment for the value is the Zoom H6."
"The zoom f6 would make it impossible to get crappy audio."
"Something along the lines of a Zoom F4 and a Rode NTG5 will be able to give you good results."
"I recommend a $199.99 factory refurbished Zoom H5 with a full manufacturer's warranty."
"Zoom H1n is cheap now and the quality is not bad at all."
"I recommend a $349.99 Zoom F3 recorder with 32 bit float."
"For $39 more than it costs to buy a $299.99 Zoom H5 with a relatively noisy -120dB Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) plus a $249 Rode VideoMic NTG"
"Maybe consider the Zoom F2, it has 32-bit float recording so no need to worry about levels."
"Look at the Zoom H5."
"An inexpensive option is the Zoom F2."
#3
NAD
4.7
(10)
"The ones that stick out to me are the NAD integrated."
"The Nad is also top quality. Grab both."
"I'd grab that NAD integrated, tannoy speakers, buy a wiim mini."
"I'd grab that NAD integrated, tannoy speakers."
"I would grab the NAD, Musical Fidelity, and the Marantz KI sig."
"There is NAD, AKAI, Linn Sondek, and other high end gear."
"That NAD is basically a Gryphon Tabu and an exceptional amp. Buy it."
"Very nice. Built by Gryphon in Denmark."
"A ton of goodies there. Mf nad etc."
"I'd buy that beautiful tube amp and the big bad NAD power amplifier.. didn't google how good they are, but they are hot!"
#4
Rode
4.3
(7)
"Get the Rode Video Mic Pro+ with their Mini Boom Pole. Total should run you around $500."
"I use the Rode Video Micro with my DSLR. I think for the money its the best bang for your buck."
"Rode PodMic."
"You could use the rode mic with a regular 3.5mm stereo jack extension and mount it on a boom pole."
"I’ve used the Rode Wireless GO lav mic for interviews before and it works great."
"You can get excellent sound with Rode NTG2 shotgun mic for outdoor."
"I would go for a used Rode NTG2, you can find it at less than 150$, and a zoom H4."
#5
Sennheiser
4.4
(5)
"With a $2,000 to $3,000 audio budget, I recommend: Sennheiser MKH-416/Rode blimp/K-Tec boom pole bundle for outdoors."
"I recommend: Sennheiser MKH-416/Rode blimp/K-Tec boom pole bundle for outdoors."
"Plus a $649 Sennheiser EW122P G4 wireless lav system."
"I dumped it for the sennheiser g4 system, because I was annoyed by the constant drop outs."
"I use a pair of Sennheiser HD600s with my Gen 2 Astro A50s mix amp and although they don’t sound as 'fun'... I was blown away the first time I used Atmos."
#6
Shure
4.0
(5)
"Shure SM7B Best Overall."
"If you are looking for moderate budget... my suggestion would be SM58BETA Microphone."
"I’d go with Shure SM58 and some stands for the 'table top'."
"- Mic (Blue Snowball, Audio-Technica ATR2100, Shure SM7B, Neewer NR-700) make sure you get the correct connection type."
"Shure PGA48-XLR Budget Choice."
#7
Behringer
3.4
(5)
"For HT use, I don't think there is a better deal than this."
"Here's a $70-80 budget setup that actually sounds quite good for voice overs: Behringer XM8500 Microphone ($20)."
"I recommend: - Mixer (Mackie, Yamaha, Behringer) make sure connects via USB and acts as an interface."
"I would even use something like that Behringer product."
"Get literally anything else."
#8
Yamaha
4.0
(4)
"Yamaha AG series might be a good option for you."
"Yamaha AG series might be a good option for you."
"HS8’s with the HS8S sub are good and accurate I’ve heard."
"I recommend: - Mixer (Mackie, Yamaha, Behringer) make sure connects via USB and acts as an interface."
#9
Linn
4.3
(3)
"I would grab the mission speakers and the Linn amp without even thinking."
"That Linn Classic Movie 08 is NICE."
"Linn make very high end gear, I'd snap that up in an instant."
#10
Audio-Technica
4.3
(3)
"I hear mic is most important in sound quality and that one seems to be the best low budget mic around."
"Audio Technica AT2020 Versatile."
"- Mic (Blue Snowball, Audio-Technica ATR2100, Shure SM7B, Neewer NR-700) make sure you get the correct connection type."
#11
Kef
4.0
(3)
"The speakers were KEF, again $32."
"Some of those speaker options would be very good for a thrift store buy."
"I also wonder if due to your size restriction, if something like the kef speakers with the uni-q drivers Might have better imaging when laid sideways vs most other designs."
#12
Focusrite
4.0
(3)
"Focusrite 18i20 has 2 XLR inputs on the front and 6 XLR inputs on the rear for a total of 8 XLR inputs."
"Consider getting the Focusrite Scarlett Solo instead of the Behringer UM2."
"I believe the best beginner setup you can get is either one of the Scarlett combos."
#13
Tube Amp
5.0
(2)
"The tube amp alone is worth $5000.00."
"Man you got to get that tube amp, especially if you have never heard one."
#14
Wiim
5.0
(2)
"Arguably the best budget streamer."
"That would be a great pickup for like 40."
#15
Tascam
5.0
(2)
"Look into something like a Tascam Dr-10. I picked one up for $120 recently - I’ve used two others for pro work for over two years."
"Tascam DR-60D mk II and the Audio Technica AT875R is a hell of a combination that will produce some good quality audio."
#16
Fluance
4.5
(2)
"Get a Fluance RT82 turntable for $300 and a pair of Emotiva B1+ speakers."
"If so, get a Fluance RT82 turntable for $300."
#17
Blue
4.5
(2)
"I use the blue yeti. Would highly recommend it."
"- Mic (Blue Snowball, Audio-Technica ATR2100, Shure SM7B, Neewer NR-700) make sure you get the correct connection type."
#18
Teac
4.0
(2)
"The tuner I bought for a friend was Teac."
"The tuner I bought for a friend was Teac."
#19
Janno
4.0
(2)
"I’ve purchased Janno speakers for myself, $30."
"I’ve purchased Janno speakers for myself, $30."
#20
Leema Acoustics
4.0
(2)
"The Leema Acoustics speakers are worth a listen too."
"Bloody great... A bit bass light but image beautifully and very rhythmic."
#21
JBL
4.0
(2)
"Aside from that, if you are looking to go more affordable, old, large and heavy would be my suggestion for speakers. I had some old JBLs that did pretty good."
"I’m thinking about buying the JBL Quantum One’s alongside the series X."
#22
Astro
4.0
(2)
"Just bought the newest gen Astro a50s just to replace my old turtle beaches."
"I’ve used Astro’s for years. They are expensive, but I play nearly every day."
#23
Klipsch
3.0
(2)
"Make sure you listen to the Klipsch before you buy."
"Make sure you listen to the Klipsch before you buy - many people find the tuning of the lower end models a bit 'bright'."
#24
Parts Express
5.0
(1)
"Get some Parts Express Dayton Audio Exciters."
#25
Arctis
5.0
(1)
"I just bought an Arctis 9x, a Vizio P-Series Quantum, and a Vizio 3.1.2 sound bar."
#26
Valhalla
5.0
(1)
"Any Valhalla plugins."
#27
Definitive Technology
5.0
(1)
"You'll love the Definitive stuff."
#28
Intellasound
5.0
(1)
"They’re a regional production company that can do anything lighting/audio/staging."
#29
DBX
5.0
(1)
"Can't go wrong with DBX stuff!"
#30
Madison Pro Audio
5.0
(1)
"Greg is awesome."
#31
FX-Audio
5.0
(1)
"DAC/AMP: FX-Audio Dac-X6"
#32
Magnepan
5.0
(1)
"Well, if you live in Edmonton, I'll give you my old pair of Magnepan .7s. I've upgraded."
#33
Focal
5.0
(1)
"You will rock with incredible sound and the speakers are beautiful enough for any room and any wife."
#34
Nakamichi
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Nakamichi shockwafe 9.2 Soundsystem late last year. 1000 watts of power."
#35
Vizio
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend. The Vizio m51a-h6... made everything better for me."
#36
Presonus
5.0
(1)
"Please get something like this! Everything in this kit including the software is a good starting point."
#37
B&H
4.0
(1)
"Well from B&H you can get the XM-55 kit which comes with a 26' xlr."
#38
Chinese
4.0
(1)
"It’s a Chinese tube amp that sells for 2000 euros/dollars new so might be a steal."
#39
Apple
4.0
(1)
"It measures quite well, especially for the price."
#40
Full Compass
4.0
(1)
"If you know what you're doing Full Compass rents pro gear."
#41
KORG
4.0
(1)
"KORG monotron."
#42
Allen & Heath
4.0
(1)
"I like the A&H stuff but there are dozens of good options including Tascam and Zoom."
#43
iLoud
4.0
(1)
"If reference-ish sound + small form factor is your goal then maybe the iLoud Micro Monitors could work."
#44
LINN
4.0
(1)
"Pretty sure LINN is good stuff. Worth looking into."
#45
Audio Renaissance
4.0
(1)
"The audio renaissance amp with vac tubes is worth a small penny."
#46
Onkyo
4.0
(1)
"The Onkyo TX series like the TX 2500 from the late 70s can often be found on CL and eBay."
#47
Pioneer
4.0
(1)
"I ended up with a pair of Pioneer SP-FS52 as my speakers."
#48
Countryman
4.0
(1)
"I have a Countryman B3 wired for XLR I use for sit down interviews."
#49
Takstar
4.0
(1)
"Takstar is what I use and its nice and affordable."
#50
Dali
4.0
(1)
"Probably ask to listen to the dali/kef/tannoy/missions and try to choose the one I liked lol."
#51
Deity
4.0
(1)
"For under 1000 maybe like deity smic2, rode wireless go."
#52
Alesis
4.0
(1)
"Alesis used to have a one combo input (xlr/instrument) audio interface called Core1 for 50$."
#53
Comica
4.0
(1)
"Comica shotgun mic was like 50 bucks. The company reimbursed me for the purchase if I did an honest review."
#54
Micca
4.0
(1)
"Micca OoO's, sideways under your monitor. Micca Origain Amplifier."
#55
AKG
4.0
(1)
"AKG P220 Best For Guitar."
#56
Neewer
4.0
(1)
"- Mic (Blue Snowball, Audio-Technica ATR2100, Shure SM7B, Neewer NR-700) make sure you get the correct connection type."
#57
Mackie
4.0
(1)
"I recommend: - Mixer (Mackie, Yamaha, Behringer) make sure connects via USB and acts as an interface."
#58
Marantz Pro
4.0
(1)
"Marantz Pro MPM1000."
#59
Logitech
4.0
(1)
"I use Logitech G430 7.1surround sound headset, when I got it my old headset was some old turtlebeach."
#60
Audioengine
3.0
(1)
"Audioengine A2+ are not neutral. They have an upper midbass emphasis to try to make up for the fact that the tiny drivers can't produce bass below that."
#61
Technics
2.0
(1)
"If it’s cheap buy it all except the Technics and Phillips stuff."
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