Am currently running a 5,1,2 system consisting of:
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V6A
Front Towers: Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-FS52
Center / Front Height / Surrounds: Onkyo THX HTIB Speakers (HT-S9800THX)
Dual 2 x Subwoofers: Onkyo THX HTIB Subs (HT-S9800THX)
Looking for advice on what to upgrade first on a $4k budget or so. Movies are very challenging to discern voices, so was thinking the center channel + the two towers.
Narrowed down some options to:
SVS Prime Pinnacle + SVS Ultra Center
QEF Q11 + QEF250 center (my cabinet wont fit the 650)
Martin Logan F10 + equivalent centers
EDIT:
Just found the additional options below, open-box, at local speciality store. Could not audition as they were not hooked up, but they are below and seem like great deals:
FOCAL 826 pair - $1,200
FOCAL 926 - pair - $2,200
GoldenEar Triton 2 - $2,500
GoldenEar One R - $4,000
We brought home 2 x Q950 open box, and my wife really didn't like the sound signature (not full enough, she did not "feel" the music - whereas she stated the Andrew Jones wanted to make her sing along). So am leaning against the Q11's now.
Personally enjoyed Martin Logan F20's in the store, but they did not have F10's to audition. Would they be similar?
SVS could not find anywhere to audition. But seems like a great fit. Would the Ultra be worth the upgrade over the Pinnacle?
This would be for the living area where we watch movies and have background music when cleaning or we have guests. It's an open plan area with the kitchen behind it. Quite large.
Appreciate any advice!
