Lurpaklegend
Standard Member
Hi,
I am in the market for an upgrade to my current sound system.
Current set in a standard size living room as follows
Sony A8 55" TV
Sony STRDN1080 receiver
Wharfdale DX2 speakers.
I have the tv pretty much central in the room up against a wall with bias lighting. Subwoofer next to the tv with a speaker sitting on top, another speaker the other side of the tv on a stand...the other 2 speakers further apart in the corner the room. I'm not able to have speakers behind or, as research recommends, in ceiling corners ( I understand this this best position for Atmos).
I bought this set up with very little knowledge if I'm completely honest. I had/have no idea what speaker set up would benefit me most and am open to expert suggestions on what I should buy next. I bought the sound system Nov 2018 so I won't be surprised if I received comments saying I don't need to purchase anything. I wanted to treat myself to some new gear!
I'm looking at the Denon AVR-X2700H but this isn't set in stone but the speakers I'm unsure about as I've not researched much due to lack of knowledge.
My budget is £1000-£1200 depending on how much I could sell my old equipment for. This is something else I'd like advice on...realistic return from sale of old gear. I also have an LG OLEDB7V with bad screen burn which should add some value.
I've had a soundbar before but it was returned to its box faster than I removed it. Granted it wasn't an expensive bar but still put me off buying one again. That being said, I am asking for expert suggestions so would be willing to hear whether I'd be better suited to a soundbar.
Any thoughts welcomed.
Thank you.
I am in the market for an upgrade to my current sound system.
Current set in a standard size living room as follows
Sony A8 55" TV
Sony STRDN1080 receiver
Wharfdale DX2 speakers.
I have the tv pretty much central in the room up against a wall with bias lighting. Subwoofer next to the tv with a speaker sitting on top, another speaker the other side of the tv on a stand...the other 2 speakers further apart in the corner the room. I'm not able to have speakers behind or, as research recommends, in ceiling corners ( I understand this this best position for Atmos).
I bought this set up with very little knowledge if I'm completely honest. I had/have no idea what speaker set up would benefit me most and am open to expert suggestions on what I should buy next. I bought the sound system Nov 2018 so I won't be surprised if I received comments saying I don't need to purchase anything. I wanted to treat myself to some new gear!
I'm looking at the Denon AVR-X2700H but this isn't set in stone but the speakers I'm unsure about as I've not researched much due to lack of knowledge.
My budget is £1000-£1200 depending on how much I could sell my old equipment for. This is something else I'd like advice on...realistic return from sale of old gear. I also have an LG OLEDB7V with bad screen burn which should add some value.
I've had a soundbar before but it was returned to its box faster than I removed it. Granted it wasn't an expensive bar but still put me off buying one again. That being said, I am asking for expert suggestions so would be willing to hear whether I'd be better suited to a soundbar.
Any thoughts welcomed.
Thank you.
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