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Home Theater Fronts, Center & Receiver - 2K Used

Hi,

I am looking to change out the living room system after my old Denon died. Upgrading the fronts, and center. I have an Earthquake Supernova MKV 12 and Norh 4.0 for Rears and Blu-Ray is Pioneer. I would like to use the system some for music sometimes but mainly home theater. My main rig is Audio Note AN-K Sogon's w/ All AN gear so, I like british sound. I really believe in the synergy mantra in this hobby so I am looking for a similar british sound, with the proper matching components. The problem is a lot of the british brands don't do home theater or are out of the budget for 2k used.

Some of my Ideas
1 - PSB Front + NAD Reciever
2 - Rega Front & Center + Didn't think they had HT Reciever???
3- KEF Front & Center + Arcam

Looking for more ideas. Thanks.
greg_p
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
I'd go with the KEF/Arcam setup, should sound great...

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avgoround
287 posts
 
I'd probably find some older good sounding used B&W center channels n use three of those across the front, set on end, a-la THX style (must mind room acoustics issues n treatments without using horn speakers or focused sound propegation directed speakers...or recommend long wall setup, minimum), then some small matching series minis in back. ..keep ur sub if u like it. Then maybe consider a nice anthem AV receiver w room EQ (you'll most definitely need that, BTW).
Otherwise, go similar route with other brands u like, but I recommend at least twin mid\woof DAppolito configured speaks for solid sound propegation , power handling, dynamics, n lack o distortion, up front. (I only recommend single woof\tweeter music speakers in small room spaces)
aprovenc
4 posts
 
As a budget minded person, I think you definitely have to take a serious look at the Anthem MRX series. You can even use a separate amp or even a good stereo integrated to drive the 2 front channels. The Anthem has one of the best room correction system on the market and it comes with the microphone, mic stand and software. If you enjoy movies or concerts (on blurays) you will love this system.

I shopped all over to find a amp/preamp combo that would give me the best of both worlds at a reasonable price(yes I am also and audiophile) and I recently bought the Anthem MRX 510 and a Hegel H80 (which drives the front channels, it has a home theater by-pass). I defy anyone to find a better overall solution for all my needs at less than $4,000 (Amp/ pre amp).
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