What am I missing?

valkyrie00
valkyrie00 Posts: 33
edited March 2013 in Speakers
Here's my set up. Just wanting to get everyone's opinion on what I should add to improve my hardware in its current state. Bearing in mind this question pertains to home theater AUDIO only:

Polk Audio RtiA9 - Front x 2
Polk Audio CsiA6 - Center
Polk Audio FXiA6 - Surrounds x 4
Denon AVR 3313 CI
Oppo BDP 103
Emotiva XPA-5
SVS PB12 NSD

I was thinking of adding another SVS sub and/or another amp to drive the fronts only >200 WPC. My Emotiva currently powers the fronts, center, and sides. The receiver powers the rears... Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Any comments directed toward audio only please.
Polk Audio RtiA9 - Front x 2
Polk Audio CsiA6 - Center
Polk Audio FXiA6 - Surrounds x 4
Denon AVR 3313 CI
Oppo BDP 103
Emotiva XPA-5
SVS PB12 NSD
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited March 2013
    I would have probably went with an RTI A1 or A3 for the rears instead of the FXI A6 myself. Other than that, it sounds like a great set-up. What issue are you having, if any.
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  • -Stanley-
    -Stanley- Posts: 44
    edited March 2013
    A 2nd SVS PB12 NSD might be my choice. Dual subs can make quite a difference depending on your room size.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited March 2013
    What do YOU think is missing or lacking?

    What is it you seek?

    And - how much is your budget?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • valkyrie00
    valkyrie00 Posts: 33
    edited March 2013
    No issues. I was just wondering if there is something everyone might add to a similar setup. I agree with the second sub based off what I've read in this forum. My room size is 14'x23'.
    Polk Audio RtiA9 - Front x 2
    Polk Audio CsiA6 - Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 - Surrounds x 4
    Denon AVR 3313 CI
    Oppo BDP 103
    Emotiva XPA-5
    SVS PB12 NSD
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited March 2013
    valkyrie00 wrote: »
    No issues. I was just wondering if there is something everyone might add to a similar setup. I agree with the second sub based off what I've read in this forum. My room size is 14'x23'.

    Nice rig.

    Stop obsessing and enjoy some music! :cheesygrin:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,469
    edited March 2013
    Another sub would surely increase your bass response. The addition of an XPA-2 to drive your mains would make your 2ch listening improve IMO. Aside from that, like DSkip mentioned, you have a very solid system.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited March 2013
    I would agree Geoff, the 9's will put to GOOD use all the power you can throw at them, to quote Geoff, "MO POWER"
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • valkyrie00
    valkyrie00 Posts: 33
    edited March 2013
    As recommended, I have been kicking around the idea of driving the fronts through an XPA-2. However, and this may seem like an idiot question from an idiot newb, but will the extra 100 watts make that much of a difference? My listening is 90/10, Movie/Music.
    Polk Audio RtiA9 - Front x 2
    Polk Audio CsiA6 - Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 - Surrounds x 4
    Denon AVR 3313 CI
    Oppo BDP 103
    Emotiva XPA-5
    SVS PB12 NSD
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited March 2013
    Drove mine with the XPA-5, until I got the XPA-2 and there was a very noticeable difference with the -2
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2013
    Have you looked into room treatments, or upgrading your speaker cables/power cables?
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,469
    edited March 2013
    zane77 wrote: »
    Drove mine with the XPA-5, until I got the XPA-2 and there was a very noticeable difference with the -2

    +1, drove mine with an XPA-3, equivalent to the XPA-5 in power, and was VERY happy with the X-tra 100w.

    And, BRun has an awesome suggestion with Rm Trmts
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2013
    B Run wrote: »
    Have you looked into room treatments, or upgrading your speaker cables/power cables?

    What B said.

    What are your room dimensions ?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • valkyrie00
    valkyrie00 Posts: 33
    edited March 2013
    Thanks to all for the suggestions. All of my cabling is Audioquest and I use 12 gauge speaker wire all the way around. I know this may seem like overkill considering my room dimensions of 14'x23' so place that one in the "newb mistake" category. Can anyone recommend a good place for acoustic paneling and some idea as far as placement? I understand the whole "reflection point" placement idea, but is there anything else I'm missing?
    Polk Audio RtiA9 - Front x 2
    Polk Audio CsiA6 - Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 - Surrounds x 4
    Denon AVR 3313 CI
    Oppo BDP 103
    Emotiva XPA-5
    SVS PB12 NSD
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  • valkyrie00
    valkyrie00 Posts: 33
    edited March 2013
    DSkip, thanks for the advice. I will check it out...
    Polk Audio RtiA9 - Front x 2
    Polk Audio CsiA6 - Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 - Surrounds x 4
    Denon AVR 3313 CI
    Oppo BDP 103
    Emotiva XPA-5
    SVS PB12 NSD
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    edited March 2013
    Add second matching sub...sit back & enjoy! Nice system you have there...even better when you add another matching sub. "nuff said.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2013
    I vote for another SVS PB12 NSD.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2013
    Also agree on adding a second sub, or look into using REW software from home theater shack and work on eq'ing the one you have. Either way room treatments or another sub will be a huge upgrade, didn't know you had Audioquest wire you should be good to go in that department.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,781
    edited March 2013
    My response eludes to your post title. What are you missing?? Sounds like a pretty stellar rig to me. If you are feeling the lack of bass than obviously a 2nd sub "could" be your answer. Otherwise cables, IC's, room treatments, etc might be a better use of funds. JMO....
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  • valkyrie00
    valkyrie00 Posts: 33
    edited March 2013
    Thanks again for all the tips. Based on the consensus here I believe I will look at adding another SVS sub. Awhile back someone here recommended another sub based on my room size and most of you have supported that recommendation. On another note, I am a performance car lover and it is amazing the similarities between home audio and aftermarket car parts - you can spend all you like and there will inevitably be something else you want....

    I can't tell you how much help I have gleaned from this board and I truly appreciate everyone's thoughts and recommendations. I am considering a projector very soon - here we go again :biggrin:
    Polk Audio RtiA9 - Front x 2
    Polk Audio CsiA6 - Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 - Surrounds x 4
    Denon AVR 3313 CI
    Oppo BDP 103
    Emotiva XPA-5
    SVS PB12 NSD
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