Getting back in the game


So I’ve been out of the hobby for about ten years……kids divorce business……you get it. However, my new wife and I just bought a house and I got a room all to myself. Was going to turn it into a theater room. Got a laser tv bought a brand new denon receiver plugged in my old B&W 804’s that I hadn’t heard in forever and hell I’m hooked again now

my question is this. I am currently using the denon and streaming over my tv using tidal. Lol I know this is not anywhere close to what I can get from these speakers so I would love a couple suggestions 

im gonna need either a great integrated and a streamer or maybe separates?  I will probably also get a TT as I love vinyl. 
 

i love vocals and rock but if you pushed me.. I tend want a really emotional connection to the music rather than be mistified by the incredibly etched out accurate sound….. does that make sense?  
 

room is 13 by 15 by 9. Getting room tx as we speak. All suggestions are appreciated on how make this room sing. Can spend around 8k

 

thank you

128x128asmithkash

Your center channel should NOT go near the ceiling. If you can't use a center channel use a phantom center from your L and R speakers. When you post pics we can discuss.

With the 3700H I recommend an atmos setup with 5 bed channels and 4 height channels, NOT 7 bed channels and 2 height channels.

This receiver might sound amazing in stereo, you won't know until everything is setup. Get everything setup with the speakers, finish room treatments, get the audyssey upgrade and calibrated mic. Once you set it up THEN think about adding additonal components (streamer, blueray player, integrated amp, etc)

okay thank you so much for the advice, stupid question what is a bed channel vs. a height channel