Need Advice/Recommendations
Hi I am looking for a few comparisons or recommendations from people more experienced in the audio field then myself.
to start off here are a few details:
Room Size: 15x21x8 1/2
Receiver: JVC rx-d302b
Sub-woofer: PSW10
Fronts: Cerwin Vega Re25
Center: Cheap Old bundled Sony package speakers
Rears: Cheap Old bundled Sony package speakers
After doing research on here and other places online I have decided to finally take interest in upgrading my system into something I can be a little proud of. On my budget down the line I would like to upgrade my Fronts to a pair of Monitor 70s II but in the mean time I want to get something to upgrade the system. I will mainly be using it for HT use and some Music on the side (maybe a 65%/35% split).
So I have some questions based on my current budget.
The first thing I want to do is turn the system into a 5.1 HT so I am getting a Good Center Speaker ASAP.
Both the Polk CS2 and CS20 are in my price range at $129/$150 on newegg right now. Which would be the better purchase based on my long term goal of getting Monitor 70s II? they seem very similar in specs and both have good reviews from people on the site.
While I am saving to get the 70s II I want to upgrade my fronts with Monitor 40s or Rti3s both also around $129/$150 on Sale. With plans of moving them to rears when I get the Monitor 70s II. My question again is which does everyone prefer? is one much better then the other or is it preference again?
Also if I get the 40s or Rti3s would they be better Fronts then the Cerwin Vega Re25s that I already have? or would they be better in the rear?
Also any cable recommendations for running to my sub? I'm using basic Radioshack brand right now.
Finally the receiver I have is a couple years old and is it going to do the job in the long run? Or should I be considering upgrading it during my purchases up to the 70s II goal?
Any advice or speaker setup/recommendations would be great! Thanks in Advance.
to start off here are a few details:
Room Size: 15x21x8 1/2
Receiver: JVC rx-d302b
Sub-woofer: PSW10
Fronts: Cerwin Vega Re25
Center: Cheap Old bundled Sony package speakers
Rears: Cheap Old bundled Sony package speakers
After doing research on here and other places online I have decided to finally take interest in upgrading my system into something I can be a little proud of. On my budget down the line I would like to upgrade my Fronts to a pair of Monitor 70s II but in the mean time I want to get something to upgrade the system. I will mainly be using it for HT use and some Music on the side (maybe a 65%/35% split).
So I have some questions based on my current budget.
The first thing I want to do is turn the system into a 5.1 HT so I am getting a Good Center Speaker ASAP.
Both the Polk CS2 and CS20 are in my price range at $129/$150 on newegg right now. Which would be the better purchase based on my long term goal of getting Monitor 70s II? they seem very similar in specs and both have good reviews from people on the site.
While I am saving to get the 70s II I want to upgrade my fronts with Monitor 40s or Rti3s both also around $129/$150 on Sale. With plans of moving them to rears when I get the Monitor 70s II. My question again is which does everyone prefer? is one much better then the other or is it preference again?
Also if I get the 40s or Rti3s would they be better Fronts then the Cerwin Vega Re25s that I already have? or would they be better in the rear?
Also any cable recommendations for running to my sub? I'm using basic Radioshack brand right now.
Finally the receiver I have is a couple years old and is it going to do the job in the long run? Or should I be considering upgrading it during my purchases up to the 70s II goal?
Any advice or speaker setup/recommendations would be great! Thanks in Advance.