What Should I get to go with my Current Naim System.

[Sluggster]

I'm considering upgrading my speaker package. My room is about 18ft by 16ft.

My decision is driven by my stereo requirements rather than surround, but I do want a very good centre to go with a very good front pair. As the rears are less important I would like to get stand mounted good quality speakers but want to keep the cost to c£750. To make a change worth while I was thinking of spending c£3000 to £4000 on the front pair. I don't really want a massive, physically imposing centre.

Ideas to audition welcome.

[Scott_Mac]

I have slightly lower class Naim electronics but my Dynaudio Focus 110 work brilliantly with them, they're slightly over £750 but there are a rosenut pair on eBay at the moment.

If you want more bass, then the Audience 52SE drop a bit lower with a slight mid sacrifice.

As for the centre i use an Audience 42C which whilst not a perfect sonic match (and bettered by the 122C and the Focus 200C) is a great centre with nice punchy dialogue.

Not sure where you're based but you're welcome to a demo if you wish.

[trailer]

I'm not sure spending £4000 on a pair of speakers running off a Supernait would be that wise.

Have you considered spending elsewhere? Flatcap or HiCaps for the CD5x and Snait? CDX2?

[Scott_Mac]

Originally Posted by trailer

I'm not sure spending £4000 on a pair of speakers running off a Supernait would be that wise.

Have you considered spending elsewhere? Flatcap or HiCaps for the CD5x and Snait? CDX2?

I glossed over that point, but do agree....

SuperCap
CDX2
XPS

And keep the Focus 110..... should more than kill the £4k budget

[Sluggster]

My current stereo speakers cost about £1400 and my centre was about £600 ish (I think) with the rears about £600 ish too. don't shoot me if I'm a bit out.

Your point about updating the Naim with a power amp and power supplies is well taken and is something I will probably do. After which I will obviously have to upgrade my speakers

What I would like to do is get the speakers first, as then I would know where I stand with regard to the size of the front speaker and what I have to do to make it all look nice again for my wife!! Things like put the plasma (I NEED a 50 inch Pioneer - obviously ) on the wall, buy a new rack etc.....

It may be that what I have already is good enough and that I don't need to upgrade further but I would like to listen to some speakers in the range I mention - to see if it is worth further investment. I have gone as far as I want to with regard to the CD and Amp (apart from the upgrades to my current equipment) from a stereo point of view.

Long term, I would like to get a processor and power amps for the front and rears - if it improves things.