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Am I crazy to upgrade?

Hello all, I’m currently on the vetge of making a multi thousand dollar "upgrade" and thought it would be prudent to get some insight/ feedback from those that know before pulling any triggers. 

 

I currently have a 7.2 system with B&W 804s, 805s, SC1s, Htm1 & 2 Rel Storm iiis.

I have 3 Emotiva gen 2 XPA1s, an XPR5 for the rears, XMC--2, and a Blusound Node 2.

I have always wanted the Tekton Ulfberhts with two 410 subs and wide Double Impact center. I have the opportunity to pick them up at a very reasonable price as well as the Impact References for rears. So, when you upgrade your speakers you have to upgrade everything else. :) So I was thing Parasound JC1 monos and a JC3? Maybe a ysed Anthem AVM 70 or 90? Or a NAD M12 or M17? Ir Wyred 4 sound SX1000R monoblocks? Keep the Emotiva? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

mopowah

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deep_333
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It would probably be a better idea to go with one of the different multichannel "packages" offered than mix/match on your own.

https://tektondesign.com/products/hi-fi-home-theater/theater-packages/

 

deep_333
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My room space is 30’ x 40’. In the process of divorce. :) I’m actually selling her SUV to pay for it all. :) She was never supportive of the hobby. Lol However, I have high pitched ceilings. So, having a fancy Atmos home theater is too much of a hassle. So my main focus is 2 channnel.

Excellent room dimensions... you can get some serious sound without height channels in that room. 5 high quality baselayer speakers placed equidistant & mid to farfield along the perimeter of a circle (with listener at center) will provide a very immersive/enveloping sonic dome....when all five speakers have plenty of room to breathe. Once you get a taste of it, stereo would feel like a letdown.

Tektons in multichannel should be a force to reckon with. Good luck.

 

 

deep_333
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Funny how, since they’re cheap, everyone here just casually bashes Emotive XPA-3s but look up pro reviews and they are universally liked and loved for their value.

Audiogon snobs.

Not snobbery...Cheaper Schiit and Yamaha amps kick Emotiva butt. The power supplies in these Emotiva class H amps are lousy, good enough for a HT guy looking to hear sound effects and explosions however.

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