Help on next upgrades!

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I think so. There is more surface area, and you double the motors. The JBL drivers are pretty powerful, and the tweeter is a genuine compression driver. That center should hit pretty hard. Just make sure you are sitting near the on-axis angle, since it is bound to have a fairly narrow dispersion pattern.

Because horns typically have narrower dispersion than domes?

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Because horns typically have narrower dispersion than domes?

Probably because of the MMTMM configuration.

 

[Golfx]

This is my current system:
Avr - denon x1400h
Front/center - definitive technology sm55
Surrounds - definitive technology sr-9040
Top middle-definitive technology pro monitor 1000
Subwoofer - HSU VTF3-MK5

I have been trying to play at reference volume but it sounds harsh especially dialog. I haven’t upgraded in a while so I thought I would go big. Was thinking of spending around $3000.

Got all these recommendations from chat-gpt and just want to make sure they sound good or if there is a better option.

avr - denon x3800h
Amp - Emotive basx a3 three channel amp
Center channel - kef q6 meta center channel
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Harsh sounding = “overly bright” sounding speakers quickly lead to listening fatigue. Those pro monitor 1000s in particular. I had those on my first set.

I would switch to more neutral speakers that would measure well.

Try these suggestions.

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Pay attention to the ones “labeled” reviews and you can cut to the conclusion portion for James’ recommendations and insights.

 

[TLS Guy]

Would you say I should go with a new receiver? Would that give a noticeable difference?

First you need new speakers. The ones you have are way up my list of absolute avoidance. I bet if you get better speakers, your receiver will be fine for now.