Garage Stereos...

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So I bet there are more than a few of us who need music in the Garage. This thread is  for those that want to tell what they are using for tunes.  Oscar inspired me to start this,  after he listed having Legacy speakers in his garage  on another current thread. I tend to buy old used equipment and  hang on to some of it.      My garage system is pieced/ cobbled together, music by smart phone or a small jogging unit.    Currently I use a Crown DC 300 A  185 wpc Amp to power 2 unpowered subs. and a Yamaha sw 800 powered sub. Have some other subs I have not tried yet.   Main head unit is a Marantz SR 8000 receiver, speakers are old Pinnacle PN8 speakers with surrounds being OLD Acoustic Research AR's and  center channel is an Infinity Reference standard, forget which one. I was using Gen 5 Bose 901's as mains, but really did not care for the overall presentation of music in the garage or the house, with either the Crown, Yamaha, or my Soundcraftsman Pm 860 200 wpc  amp powering them so down the road they went. I just inherited a pair of "very" Vintage Altec Lansing Voice of the Theater home units with 15's and Horns, but haven't tried them yet.   My neighbors probably already  think my stereo is to loud now.  So what do you have?   Are you Happy with the sound or Music producing qualities?    Going to upgrade soon, -what do you have in mind?HTP  Pro Pulse 220 MTS (Anniversary Edition) 1962 Idealarc TIG  300 300 1974 Idealarc TIG  300 300  1988 HF Power MIG 150  2015  Lotos Ltpdc2000d plasma/Stick/TIG    Victor 100 torch, 200- 210 Oxy/Acet gauges
Reply:In the garage I have 3 Bluetooth JBL charge 4's that I use to steam my playlists on my phone to. They sound great paired together or by themselves.On my truck I use a AOMAIS Waterproof 40W Loud Bluetooth Stereo Speaker that so far takes a beating and rain.In my truck I have a 1000 watt Bash amp with 4 Bose outdoor speakers and a 10" JBL sub.Edit: I just stream music from my phone in all instances. I have 225,000 plus songs on my server in the house which I stream though 5 Klipsch Speakers and a pair of Klipsch 8" subs. If anyone would like a copy of my music all you need to do is send me a 1.5TB Hard drive or larger and I'll gladly copy it for you.Last edited by Freebirdwelds; 7 Hours Ago at 08:42 PM.Lincoln 330MPXLincoln Power Mig 256Lincoln LN-25X Wire FeederMagnum PRO 250LX GT Spool GunLincoln AC/DC 225¼ Ton of Torches OFC-A OFG-AAir Carbon Arc Gouging CAC-AEverlast 62i Plasma CutterIngersoll Rand T-30 14hpInstagram: #Freebird Welds
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Reply:I am still in the dark ages with 3' tall fat Kenwood speaks with a Yamaha Amp and Tuner. Sounds divine. Not sure on the new hot stuff out there. I do remember in my early 20's when the ad said "When listening becomes and art, Your ready for a Crown". One of my shops simply employs a Milwaukee Jobsite radio.Thermal Arc 320SP ( Lorch )Cobra PythonsThermal Arc 300 AC/DC  ( Sanrex )ESAB 301i AC/DC  ( Lorch )Thermal Arc 161STL  ( WTL )Thermal Arc 190S  ( Sanrex )Cut Master 82, 42. Cut45 ( WTL )Victor Gas Apps.Boxes and boxes of welding crap.
Reply:I get by listening to an old cd/radio w/ intermittent volume problems...  maybe this thread is a sign to upgrade.
Reply:Have a radio in the shop use it sometimes, it’s an old 1980’s something boom box, only gets FM now.  I’m about deaf so mostly use it when my brother is here.  Doesn’t get very good reception eitherLast edited by NotaVegetarian; 6 Hours Ago at 09:20 PM.Retired Old GuyHobart 210Lincoln AC/DC 225/125 Evolution 14” Saw
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Originally Posted by Freebirdwelds

In the garage I have 3 Bluetooth JBL charge 4's that I use to steam my playlists on my phone to. They sound great paired together or by themselves.On my truck I use a AOMAIS Waterproof 40W Loud Bluetooth Stereo Speaker that so far takes a beating and rain.In my truck I have a 1000 watt Bash amp with 4 Bose outdoor speakers and a 10" JBL sub.Edit: I just stream music from my phone in all instances. I have 225,000 plus songs on my server in the house which I stream though 5 Klipsch Speakers and a pair of Klipsch 8" subs. If anyone would like a copy of my music all you need to do is send me a 1.5TB Hard drive or larger and I'll gladly copy it for you.
Reply:I like listening to weld I can hear 👂 if something going wrong before it is a problem 😒. Dave

Originally Posted by 455dan

So I bet there are more than a few of us who need music in the Garage. This thread is  for those that want to tell what they are using for tunes.  Oscar inspired me to start this,  after he listed having Legacy speakers in his garage  on another current thread. I tend to buy old used equipment and  hang on to some of it.      My garage system is pieced/ cobbled together, music by smart phone or a small jogging unit.    Currently I use a Crown DC 300 A  185 wpc Amp to power 2 unpowered subs. and a Yamaha sw 800 powered sub. Have some other subs I have not tried yet.   Main head unit is a Marantz SR 8000 receiver, speakers are old Pinnacle PN8 speakers with surrounds being OLD Acoustic Research AR's and  center channel is an Infinity Reference standard, forget which one. I was using Gen 5 Bose 901's as mains, but really did not care for the overall presentation of music in the garage or the house, with either the Crown, Yamaha, or my Soundcraftsman Pm 860 200 wpc  amp powering them so down the road they went. I just inherited a pair of "very" Vintage Altec Lansing Voice of the Theater home units with 15's and Horns, but haven't tried them yet.   My neighbors probably already  think my stereo is to loud now.  So what do you have?   Are you Happy with the sound or Music producing qualities?    Going to upgrade soon, -what do you have in mind?
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Originally Posted by Rondo

I am still in the dark ages with 3' tall fat Kenwood speaks with a Yamaha Amp and Tuner. Sounds divine. Not sure on the new hot stuff out there. I do remember in my early 20's when the ad said "When listening becomes and art, Your ready for a Crown". One of my shops simply employs a Milwaukee Jobsite radio.
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Originally Posted by smithdoor

I like listening to weld I can hear