dolofsson
Established Member
Hello,
I’m about to move to a new place, and now I’m considering upgrading my AV-equipment.
My current gear:
Onkyo 809, Dynaudio X16 fronts, DLS RC55 center (!)
ATV2 JB XBMC
Sony bd-player
The new living room is about 3.5m x 5 m and open to hallway and kitchen + stairway to hallway second floor. Fronts, center placed at 3.5m-wall.
I’m about 60% movie 40% music.
Currently I’m quite satisfied with the sound but I do find music a bit flat and “boring”, especially at higher volumes. (Listening to FLAC via Onkyo DLNA client in NET-mode (Direct).) My current room isn’t exactly optimized for music listening but still I would prefer som more “attack” and higher detail.
Considering the circumstances I’m happy with the movie sound but I feel it’s time to upgrade. (Center not matched, no sub, no rear speakers.)
My list of upgrade candidates:
Music streaming – Bluesound Node (Wimp hifi + flacs)
Sub – SVS SB2000
BD-player – Oppo 103D (better picture, silent operation, media capabilities)
Reciever - Anthem MRX510/710 (great for music, ARC)
Speakers:
Dynaudio X34 fronts, X24 center
Monitor Audio Silver 8, Silver center
Kef r700, r600c center (or r200c)
Kef r500, r200c center
Monitor Audio Apex A40, A40
Monitor Audio Radius R270, R200
Rear speakers will initially be small satellites like MA r90, KEF e301, MA A10 or similar.
I have earlier demoed Dynaudio X32 and Monitor audio RX-speakers. Haven’t demoed anything close to Kef R-series or Apex/Radius though.
My impression is that all packages above would be more than satisfying when it comes to movies. Thus the choice is mostly about their abilities playing music. My plan is to demo all the sets again, but I do want as much input as possible before that since the store is quite remotely located.
What order would be wise to upgrade - what would probably be the biggest upgrade? Is it viable to stay with Onkyo 809? Is MRX510 enough to drive all the sets above or would it be a waste of good speakers when it comes to i.e. r700?
KefR700/r600c – are they too/unnecessarily big/bassy to be used in the living room I’ve described? I’ve also noticed that kef r-series centers are rear ported, are they still ok to put close to a wall beneath the TV?
Comments and thoughts of the choices? What would you go for? All input is highly appreciated!
I’m about to move to a new place, and now I’m considering upgrading my AV-equipment.
My current gear:
Onkyo 809, Dynaudio X16 fronts, DLS RC55 center (!)
ATV2 JB XBMC
Sony bd-player
The new living room is about 3.5m x 5 m and open to hallway and kitchen + stairway to hallway second floor. Fronts, center placed at 3.5m-wall.
I’m about 60% movie 40% music.
Currently I’m quite satisfied with the sound but I do find music a bit flat and “boring”, especially at higher volumes. (Listening to FLAC via Onkyo DLNA client in NET-mode (Direct).) My current room isn’t exactly optimized for music listening but still I would prefer som more “attack” and higher detail.
Considering the circumstances I’m happy with the movie sound but I feel it’s time to upgrade. (Center not matched, no sub, no rear speakers.)
My list of upgrade candidates:
Music streaming – Bluesound Node (Wimp hifi + flacs)
Sub – SVS SB2000
BD-player – Oppo 103D (better picture, silent operation, media capabilities)
Reciever - Anthem MRX510/710 (great for music, ARC)
Speakers:
Dynaudio X34 fronts, X24 center
Monitor Audio Silver 8, Silver center
Kef r700, r600c center (or r200c)
Kef r500, r200c center
Monitor Audio Apex A40, A40
Monitor Audio Radius R270, R200
Rear speakers will initially be small satellites like MA r90, KEF e301, MA A10 or similar.
I have earlier demoed Dynaudio X32 and Monitor audio RX-speakers. Haven’t demoed anything close to Kef R-series or Apex/Radius though.
My impression is that all packages above would be more than satisfying when it comes to movies. Thus the choice is mostly about their abilities playing music. My plan is to demo all the sets again, but I do want as much input as possible before that since the store is quite remotely located.
What order would be wise to upgrade - what would probably be the biggest upgrade? Is it viable to stay with Onkyo 809? Is MRX510 enough to drive all the sets above or would it be a waste of good speakers when it comes to i.e. r700?
KefR700/r600c – are they too/unnecessarily big/bassy to be used in the living room I’ve described? I’ve also noticed that kef r-series centers are rear ported, are they still ok to put close to a wall beneath the TV?
Comments and thoughts of the choices? What would you go for? All input is highly appreciated!