New to Forums + New System (Next steps?)
clotero
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Just wanted to stop by and say hi in hope for some advice. This will be my first post in this forum but plan to be sticking around for a while. After research and some budget adjustments I have bought what will hopefully only be the base for a full fledged system. As of a couple of weeks ago I've owned a pair of LSi 15's and a Onkyo TX-NR809 receiver. I'm currently bi-amping the speakers using two channels from that same receiver for each front speaker. I have this pair of speakers setup as my main home theater/ music listening setup in my living room (about 4000 cubic feet room).
My question(s) is the following. What would the best next step to take in terms of adding an additional component to the system? I understand this is a bit of an open ended question but I would appreciate any feedback I can get on this matter. Though I'm more interested in using this system to listen music, I would still like something that would aid the home theater experience.
Though at the moment I have only considered two main routes, I'd be open to consider some alternatives. I'm thinking at this point it might be best to either go with a center channel speaker or a sub woofer. Though I have no complaints of the level of bass the speakers are outputting at the moment, I have read that a sub would make a good addition. Following on that note, keeping budget in mind, would it be best to acquire 1 "expensive" sub or 2 "decently priced"? Any specific recommendations?
I apologize for any grammatical mistakes. English my first language. I'd appreciate any type of feedback I can get on this matter.
Thank you
My question(s) is the following. What would the best next step to take in terms of adding an additional component to the system? I understand this is a bit of an open ended question but I would appreciate any feedback I can get on this matter. Though I'm more interested in using this system to listen music, I would still like something that would aid the home theater experience.
Though at the moment I have only considered two main routes, I'd be open to consider some alternatives. I'm thinking at this point it might be best to either go with a center channel speaker or a sub woofer. Though I have no complaints of the level of bass the speakers are outputting at the moment, I have read that a sub would make a good addition. Following on that note, keeping budget in mind, would it be best to acquire 1 "expensive" sub or 2 "decently priced"? Any specific recommendations?
I apologize for any grammatical mistakes. English my first language. I'd appreciate any type of feedback I can get on this matter.
Thank you
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A good center channel is one of the most important things in the realm of Home Theater. If you're looking for which one to get first, and are interested in expanding your HT, I would definitely head in that direction. The LSiC is the center that would match with your LSi15's. http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/lsi/index.php#lsic.TV - LG 42" LED
Receiver - Pioneer VSX-521
Front speakers - Polk Monitor 40's Series II
Center - Polk Monitor CS1 Series II
Surround - Polk Audio OWM3
Subwoofer - JBL L8400P
"I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me-like food or water."
~Ray Charles~ -
I appreciate the feedback. I will probably be getting the center channel when the next paycheck comes around. Regarding the positioning of this speaker. I have read several recommendations. Some saying that it is best for it to be put at the same level as the tweeters for the side speakers, other says its better to have them below or above the tv. Do any of these take any preference? Ideal setup?
Thank you
