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advice before my head explodes...

I've been trying to upgrade my system for awhile now, but got distracted by other purchase decisions.... but that's another story. To give some background, I researched TV's for 2 years, after spending $3000 I realized I bought the wrong one a couple of months ago. I don't want to repeat that.

I currently have a Yamaha RXV-995 receiver and I'm using a Panasonic RP-56 DVD player for CD's. YES, I KNOW. Also, if you must know I'm using some hand-me-down Cerwin Vega D-5 speakers. So I'm in pretty bad shape as far this population is concerned I'm sure.

About 6 months ago, I nearly purchased Paradigm Studio 60's and Studio center. Then I lost out on a good deal on some Paradigm Active 40's and Active center.

Whatever speakers I buy, they will also be used for HT so the center and surrounds is important. But music performance is probably a little more important to me.

I've looked at a number of speakers but due to differnt stores with differnt rooms and different electronics... I have not reached many conclusions. My expected expenditure increased also. I hate to put a figure on it because VALUE is the most important factor to me, but let's say $3000 for mains, center, and either sub, surrounds, amp or cd player.

Any idea what I should upgrade first?
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gunbunny OP
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I went to a small audio store today to listen to some Pro Ac and Soliloquy speakers. I liked the Soliloquy 5.3 ok, but it seemed to lack something, can't quite put my finger on it. For lack of a better term, I think the lower mids sounded a little flat.

I did however reserve a cd player when the next shipment comes in next week. It's a Cambridge Audio (500E I think?) for $400. I really couldn't tell much, if any difference between it and the $2500 player on the same rack.

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