What surround system?
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When we extended our house, my surround system got tucked away into the corner of the new living room, but was never hooked up (we had a couple of young kids so hadn't used it for a while).
A few days ago my son (now much older) mentioned that he really likes the sound in a cinema, so it was time to wheel out the system!
My system is a Yamaha 5.1 amp with an eclectic mix of speakers. Kef floorstanding for the front, eltax centre, polk audio active subwoofer, and Bose studiocraft rears.
We fired it up, and I can't believe I left it this long to get it set up again
I'm now looking to change it for a new system, as its such a mix and match of different bits. Also the Kefs are pretty big and I'd like something less obtrusive. The only think is I don't want to lose the quality of the sound. I see all in one systems in places like currys, and I can't believe they will produce the same sound, especially the lows. The rumble from the polk sub is superb
What the best way forward? I've not looked at new kit for years!
This will just be a home cinema system BTW,
A few days ago my son (now much older) mentioned that he really likes the sound in a cinema, so it was time to wheel out the system!
My system is a Yamaha 5.1 amp with an eclectic mix of speakers. Kef floorstanding for the front, eltax centre, polk audio active subwoofer, and Bose studiocraft rears.
We fired it up, and I can't believe I left it this long to get it set up again
I'm now looking to change it for a new system, as its such a mix and match of different bits. Also the Kefs are pretty big and I'd like something less obtrusive. The only think is I don't want to lose the quality of the sound. I see all in one systems in places like currys, and I can't believe they will produce the same sound, especially the lows. The rumble from the polk sub is superb
What the best way forward? I've not looked at new kit for years!
This will just be a home cinema system BTW,
Could you not look for an all in one package of speakers but keep the Polk? Then upgrade the amp in the future.
Speaker packs depend on whether you are looking for on-wall, free standing etc. It nearly always comes down to aesthetics and WAF with these things.
Loads of options out there and good fun researching.
Speaker packs depend on whether you are looking for on-wall, free standing etc. It nearly always comes down to aesthetics and WAF with these things.
Loads of options out there and good fun researching.
NorthDave said:
Could you not look for an all in one package of speakers but keep the Polk? Then upgrade the amp in the future.
Speaker packs depend on whether you are looking for on-wall, free standing etc. It nearly always comes down to aesthetics and WAF with these things.
Loads of options out there and good fun researching.
That was my first train of thought. I want the main speakers to be smaller and unobtrusive, but I don't want to lose the bass. The Polk sub is great, and I can't believe a cheap all in one could ever reproduce it. I love how it shakes the floor at just the right moments Speaker packs depend on whether you are looking for on-wall, free standing etc. It nearly always comes down to aesthetics and WAF with these things.
Loads of options out there and good fun researching.
The amp is fine (DSP A492) but I hate the fact it has "modes" on it. It has a "Disco" setting ffs!
anonymous said:
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I'd second having a look at the KEF range.I'd also consider the B&O BeoLab 14, which I think they should be shouting about a lot more than they are. Discreet, active, powerful, sound fantastic, expect to pay around 2,750 for the full surround set depending on which stands you want.
As stated it's hard to advise without knowing your budget.
But based on what you seem to want, i would go with some bookshelf speakers for
the front L & R and a matching centre from someone like Mission or Q acoustics.
keep your current sub and upgrade the rears as you wish. I demoed a sub sat
System and then listened to the same system but with a set of Wharfedale bookshelf
9.1 speakers and the difference was remarkable in the midrange and overall
the quality just seemed greatly improved. It's all down to personal preference
of course.
But based on what you seem to want, i would go with some bookshelf speakers for
the front L & R and a matching centre from someone like Mission or Q acoustics.
keep your current sub and upgrade the rears as you wish. I demoed a sub sat
System and then listened to the same system but with a set of Wharfedale bookshelf
9.1 speakers and the difference was remarkable in the midrange and overall
the quality just seemed greatly improved. It's all down to personal preference
of course.
Another vote for the B&Ws here 
. Sound quality is a subjective thing though and its your opinion that matters; imho listening yourself is vital. These AEs are small, pretty efficient and great value; worth adding to the listening shortlist. http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-spe...
If you go and listen to the AEs, check out these too http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-spe... they aren't as efficient as the AEs and don't go as deep in the bass but they're very discreet and BMR drivers are great.
. Sound quality is a subjective thing though and its your opinion that matters; imho listening yourself is vital. These AEs are small, pretty efficient and great value; worth adding to the listening shortlist. http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-spe...If you go and listen to the AEs, check out these too http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-spe... they aren't as efficient as the AEs and don't go as deep in the bass but they're very discreet and BMR drivers are great.
Edited by Crackie on Saturday 12th October 23:12
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