soulforged
Well-Known Member
Need Help on a New HT Setup
Hello,
I have been a 2-channel guy all this while and never really gave a thought to a HT setup. However, since the recent acquisition of an LCD (LG 32LH35), I have been gravitating towards it. Being of a 'two-track' mind, I need you to enlighten me on a few basic things -
My current system consists of NAD 320BEE and KEF Coda 90s. I am getting a really sweet deal on a used Coda 80 center. This would complete my front & center combo. I am thinking of adding Mission M33i as rears. Would that be overkill? Would it make sense going for a outdated used center spkr? A new one would probably not be available anywhere. If I don't go with this, would I have to dispose off my Coda 90s and go for a completely new 5.1 setup? Though hard to place (due to their side firing woofers), I really like their sound.
On the AVR front, what should I be looking for in terms of features (upscaling, HD audio decoding, inputs, pre outs, multi zone etc.)? My AVR budget tops out at 40K. What are my options? From what I have read here, 3 AVRs seem to find a lot of favour - Denon 1910, Onkyo TX-SR606 and Yammy 663.
Should I look at my AVR for music as well or should I continue with a dedicated stereo amp and share the speakers? COnsidering I have the budget 320BEE, would the SQ for music be comparable? When I have the moolah, I plan to go for a Lyrita amp + spkrs for my music in any case.
Other info -
The system would be placed in the living room area of 12x10. The area opens up from one side to the foyer and dining space of around 20x12 (approx).
My movie choices are mainly animation, action and comedy but my wife likes the heavier type stuff
Music choice for both is mainly to progressive rock and jazz
Audio source includes CDs and Vinyl (and the occasional cassette)
:cheers:
:signthankspin:
Hello,
I have been a 2-channel guy all this while and never really gave a thought to a HT setup. However, since the recent acquisition of an LCD (LG 32LH35), I have been gravitating towards it. Being of a 'two-track' mind, I need you to enlighten me on a few basic things -
My current system consists of NAD 320BEE and KEF Coda 90s. I am getting a really sweet deal on a used Coda 80 center. This would complete my front & center combo. I am thinking of adding Mission M33i as rears. Would that be overkill? Would it make sense going for a outdated used center spkr? A new one would probably not be available anywhere. If I don't go with this, would I have to dispose off my Coda 90s and go for a completely new 5.1 setup? Though hard to place (due to their side firing woofers), I really like their sound.
On the AVR front, what should I be looking for in terms of features (upscaling, HD audio decoding, inputs, pre outs, multi zone etc.)? My AVR budget tops out at 40K. What are my options? From what I have read here, 3 AVRs seem to find a lot of favour - Denon 1910, Onkyo TX-SR606 and Yammy 663.
Should I look at my AVR for music as well or should I continue with a dedicated stereo amp and share the speakers? COnsidering I have the budget 320BEE, would the SQ for music be comparable? When I have the moolah, I plan to go for a Lyrita amp + spkrs for my music in any case.
Other info -
The system would be placed in the living room area of 12x10. The area opens up from one side to the foyer and dining space of around 20x12 (approx).
My movie choices are mainly animation, action and comedy but my wife likes the heavier type stuff
Music choice for both is mainly to progressive rock and jazz
Audio source includes CDs and Vinyl (and the occasional cassette)
:cheers:
:signthankspin:
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