I'm not sure what I need


This is my television sound system

KEF LS50 left and right speakers

KEF matching center speaker

Parasound Halo A3 3 channel power amplifier

Here is the part I need help with..... For a preamp/controller/processor I'm using an OPPO 105D and its starting to have issues. I would like to make an improvement in my system but I don't know just what I need. I use this system for 95% television and about 5% for music. 

 

wemfan

I now have an Anthem AVM 60 on the way and I expect to be very happy with it. I really appreciate the responses. You guys were a lot of help. I really didn’t have a clue what to get.

Now I’m thinking of adding a sub or subs to this system. It’s in a bedroom with limited space so consider that. What would be an appropriate size sub to add to this system? I use it for television and almost no music. Would adding a sub improve the overall listening experience significantly?

Yes!  I use a pair of KEF KC62 subs to augment LS50s and they pair very well, as they were designed to do. It’s amazing these little hi-tech subs can deliver both felt and heard pipe organ pedal notes, and can also high-pass to the LS50s. You might take a look at Darko’s You Tube review.

db

The KC62s look very good. I'm considering them as well as the REL T7s. 

My room is 14'x16' with an 11' height. Do you think one sub will do it or do I need two?

Start with one and add a second later.  Two usually smoothes the bass.  I think Darko suggests if only one it might be placed between the mains.  Mine are placed on Auralex pads at the bass of the KEF stands, but the pads may not be needed --  I just happened to have a spare pair.

db

Thanks. I think I will do that.

I installed the anthem in my system and now I need to connect the oppo to it. Do I do this by HDMI out from the oppo to in on the AVM?