My opinion: pre-pro > center speaker and amp > subwoofer > rear speakers and amps. For the best bang for the buck I recommend Outlaw pre-pro and amps. There are better ones out there, but not for the money. Or you could go with used equipment and save alot of money. Do the VA Mahlers have a matching center channel? If not, it will be a challenge to match the sound of the center to the mains. Good Luck!
Splicing on a HT to 2channel system, best approach
On 8/18/05 I started a thread asking which center channel speaker should I use between my Vienna Acoustics Mahler speakers to begin putting together a 5.1 home theater system.
This is my current 2 channel system:
System components:
CD Player, Meridian 588
Preamp, Jeff Rowland synergy 2i
Poweramp, Classe CAM 350 monoblocks
Speakers, VA Mahlers
DVD Player, Sony DSP9000ES
Piano DLP Projector
Daylite 7' front screen
I am now asking a broader question and seek guidance as to what approach I should take in systematically "splicing on" the rest of the 5.1 HT equipment. I cannot afford to purchase everything at the same time. My 2 channel system will stay pure and not go through the processor.
Question: In what order should I buy the necessay equipment to get the best impact in the movie experience for the dollars spent?
For example I could buy a processor, then subwoofer, then center channel speaker, then L/R rear speakers.
Or I could...........any help would be most welcome.
Thanks
This is my current 2 channel system:
System components:
CD Player, Meridian 588
Preamp, Jeff Rowland synergy 2i
Poweramp, Classe CAM 350 monoblocks
Speakers, VA Mahlers
DVD Player, Sony DSP9000ES
Piano DLP Projector
Daylite 7' front screen
I am now asking a broader question and seek guidance as to what approach I should take in systematically "splicing on" the rest of the 5.1 HT equipment. I cannot afford to purchase everything at the same time. My 2 channel system will stay pure and not go through the processor.
Question: In what order should I buy the necessay equipment to get the best impact in the movie experience for the dollars spent?
For example I could buy a processor, then subwoofer, then center channel speaker, then L/R rear speakers.
Or I could...........any help would be most welcome.
Thanks