the next step?

wodom1
wodom1 Posts: 1,054
edited November 2003 in Speakers
I'm picking up a 27" Sony Wega tomorrow and want some advice on what should be my next step in the evolution of a home theatre? Right now I currently have: Denon 1801 AVR, Denon DTR-60 (I think) 5-disc CD player, Sony DVD player w/ DTS, an old Sony turntable and some old Sony tower speakers. The turntable and speakers were for my parents and were purchased sometime in the early to mid 80's. What should I look into next, speaker-wise? Should I get a good center channel, surrounds, or replace my mains with some RTi70's? I plan on having all Polk by the time I'm done, though I don't need a sub right now since I live in a studio apt. Any suggestions? I'm thinking center-channel, but if there's a better path, feel free to lead me to it. Thanks guys for any/all suggestions or comments.

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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited November 2003
    I think a center channel would be a good choice, might as well get mis to upper model from Polk if your thinking the 70's are going to be your mains
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  • Fireman99
    Fireman99 Posts: 129
    edited November 2003
    Good center would be the next step IMO most of your HT sound comes from the center.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2003
    if "new" 70's are desired better get after them post haste... no?
    More later,
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited November 2003
    Good point Tour.... if you really want these and can afford it right now, jump on them! CC here in GA still has 70's for $230 or so a piece, fxi's being nearly impossible to find in any CC. You can also pick up decent deals from Crutchfield with the $200 dollar credit instead of the free sub....
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