Upgraditis... Maybe?

[quicksilver]

So I was wondering if you guys may be able to help me. I am thinking about upgrading some stuff in my house. I have an Employee Purchase Program that I can use to purchase gear over a 3 year period for 0% interest. I have some pics attached to the post and here is my gear list

Home Theater:

Sony KFE42A10
Yamaha RX-V1500
Paradigm Monitor Fronts
Paradigm Titans Rear
Paradigm CC-370 Center
Paradigm PDR-10 Sub
Xbox 360
Bell Hi Def 9200
DVD Recorder
5 Disc DVD Changer


Computer

Home Built

Intel P4 2.8 HT
1GB Ram
Intel Motherboard
3X 120GB Sata Drives
ATI 9800 XT 256mb
Audigy 2

Dell 1905 FP X 2
Logitech Z 5300 Speakers 5.1

iMac G5 20 Inch

I am wondering what I shoudl upgrade to. I am hoping you guys can come up with some ideas that fit my budget. I am thinking about replacing the computer and making it a Media Center to just stream videos, pics and movies. Any advice woudl eb greatly appreciated

 

[j_garcia]

First thing to go would be that sub.

 

[quicksilver]

Is a Paradigm PDR-10 not a good sub?

 

[Kai]

Many forum folk prefer the SVS line of subs though others are suggested also.
I have the PDR-12 and love it.

Nice system too.

 

[mike c]

you have an employee discount where?

if paradigm: the PDR is a decent sub ... its just that the difference between IT and above average subs is pretty big. take a look at the paradigm servo 15 subs.

 

[quicksilver]

No I do not have an emplyee discount anywhere. I have an emplyee purchase plan where I work of up to $3200.00 interest free.

So my upgrade budget is 3200. I live in Canada so I have a bit of bias for Paradigm as you can see from my setup.

Here are a few things I am considering...woudl love to hear some thoughts

1. Toshiba HD-A1 Player. Problem is I only have 1 HDMI on my TV so it would be a switch or a new receiver like the Yamaha RX-V1600 or 17000.

2. ISF Calibration for my system including audio. I am having a hard time finding someone to do this here in Nova Scotia Canada. I have read many boards that say they were impressed with their system after having this done. I expect it to be between 300-400 to get this done if I can find one.

3. New LCD's for my home office with a 20" or greater LCD tv thrown in there to watch tv while working. Thinking of replacing my Dell 1905 LCD's with something bigger and with better response time.


Any thoughts?

 

[Cavediver]

That desk looks too cluttered. You should probably get rid of that Mac.