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Amplifier
Hi all, i'm new to this site and was just looking for some advice regarding an amplifier for my new Electro 3, I cant afford to spend too much on one as the E3 used up most of my cash, lol, I don't gig or anything like that, its mainly for home use in an average size room, so I'm looking for a nice warm sound. I am currently using a Fender Deluxe with a Korg x3 but not too impressed with the constant humming. Any advice will be very helpful.
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Re: Amplifier
At home I connect my E3HP to my computers speaker system, an old Creative with 5 speakers & external soundcard setup, and I am very satisfied with the sound. Also using an old home stereo amp + 2 old but very good car speakers in wooden boxes at practicing! Seems to deliver a clean well balanced sound at a low volume. I find the NORD sounds very warm by themselves.
Cheap too!
Cheap too!
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Re: Amplifier
I wouldnt normally reccomend anything cheap, but, i use a Logitech brand set of computer speakers with my computer that are loud enough to irritate the neighbors. They cost $25- and I use them everyday. They are adequate and inexpensive. You might need an adaptor to convert from 1/4 inch to whatever you buy.
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Good luck,
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Re: Amplifier
If you're not gigging, I'd recommend going with studio monitors over an amp. You'll get better quality stereo sound for less money than you'd spend on a mono amp. I use M-Audio AV 40 speakers in my home studio and am pretty happy with the quality of the sound I get for $150. I'm sure there are lots of other decent quality speakers you can get in that price range.
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Re: Amplifier
Psychologically, there is something slightly painful about the prospect of running a $2,000 board through a $25 speaker. But if it sounds good for your needs, great! My personal recommendation for non-performance use would be to get some high quality headphones, for the best quality relative to cost.
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Re: Amplifier
Thanks for all of the advice guys, I now have a couple of good options to go with regarding speakers, very much appreciated, I'm sure I'll be back with more questions soon.
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Musician's Friend has a "stupid deal deal of the day" for the M-Audio AV 40's. They're selling them for $99. I believe the deal is only good today (Nov. 9). http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/
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Re: Amplifier
For gigs, I would still use the Fender Deluxe... Maybe have the tubes changed to fix the Hummm. But a nice warm tube never hurts!
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