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What direction do I take for an upgrade?

Hello everyone,
I am new to this site and this is my first post so feel free to yell at me if I am posting in the wrong spot. I currently own 4 Paradigm Monitor 7 v.4 powered by a HK 3470 and a CA 540D. I know I am in need of some low end and here are my two options. Maybe someone could give some better direction. Option 1: CA 840A and a pair of Paradigm PDR-12. Option 2: Acurus A250 as a bass amp for two passive aluminum magnesium subs, an Acurus A100 for my Monitor 7's and an Acurus L-10 preamp. Option one might be cheaper by about $300. But I Am just looking for some advice for now. Thanks in advance!!
afavro24
mlauner
250 posts
 
source first since everything down stream is impacted.
afavro24 OP
4 posts
 
Rich, I like your approach and the more I think about it, the more I feel like I am going to get a couple of powered subs. My room is starving for low end. I can get a good deal on the Cambridge Audio 840A and a couple of Paradigm PDR-12's so I might go that route for now until I can save some cash. Thanks again!!
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
I'd say get an ACME silver plated cryo'ed outlet and take it from there. You're not going to believe what happens to the bass...

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rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
>> I am on somewhat of a budget, being in college. So I was trying to make a complete system and then upgrade gradually. I am definitely open to switching brands and appreciate the suggestion, but like I said, I am working on a budget. <<

Most of us are constrained by a budget, it's a cruel world I tell ya . The trick is to make the most of what you can spend. Keep in mind that if you replace your main speakers, you will defray the cost substantially by selling your current ones. Adding 2 subwoofers is a direct expense and not defrayed by anything...

As for the efficacy silver plated outlets, well let's just say I find that a bit of a stretch

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