meep
Prominent Member
Hi All,
I have recently set up a home theatre (see sig link for details). The first component I purchased was a Panasonic package system (seperates) which provided a 5.1 DTS Receiver (SA-HE9), DVD player, 5 x 100W 6ohm speakers and a sub.
The logic was to get up and running quickly & cheaply (about £500 at the time) as the other theatre components were acquired progressively. As a seperates system, I could upgrade components as required.
I've already dumped the DVD for a HTPC and now I'm looking at receiver and speakers.
My basic query is this: For a budget of around Stg. £2,500, I'm considering the Pioneer VSA-AX10. If I purchase that, I'm left with my existing speakers and sub. However, If I set my sights lower and wait for the forthcoming Pioneer VSX-D2011 (specs here) I could use the rest of the budget on a decent pair of front left and right speakers and utilise my current l/r as rear surrounds for EX/ES.
Now, given that I'm not an audiophile but do appreciate full, quality sound and will use the Amp for DVD/TV/Games only and as a video signal switcher to the HTPC, what's the general feeling on my options?
Decent Amp now paired with poor speakers for at least a year or a compromise amp with better speakers? Any knowledge of the likely quality of the VSX-D2011 (billed as Ax10's little brother!)?
Thanks in advance for your attention
I have recently set up a home theatre (see sig link for details). The first component I purchased was a Panasonic package system (seperates) which provided a 5.1 DTS Receiver (SA-HE9), DVD player, 5 x 100W 6ohm speakers and a sub.
The logic was to get up and running quickly & cheaply (about £500 at the time) as the other theatre components were acquired progressively. As a seperates system, I could upgrade components as required.
I've already dumped the DVD for a HTPC and now I'm looking at receiver and speakers.
My basic query is this: For a budget of around Stg. £2,500, I'm considering the Pioneer VSA-AX10. If I purchase that, I'm left with my existing speakers and sub. However, If I set my sights lower and wait for the forthcoming Pioneer VSX-D2011 (specs here) I could use the rest of the budget on a decent pair of front left and right speakers and utilise my current l/r as rear surrounds for EX/ES.
Now, given that I'm not an audiophile but do appreciate full, quality sound and will use the Amp for DVD/TV/Games only and as a video signal switcher to the HTPC, what's the general feeling on my options?
Decent Amp now paired with poor speakers for at least a year or a compromise amp with better speakers? Any knowledge of the likely quality of the VSX-D2011 (billed as Ax10's little brother!)?
Thanks in advance for your attention