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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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mopowah OP
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I'm buying the subs and center new. You'd think that would be enough spent to have the Ulfs tested. I would have to ask the man himself.

mopowah OP
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mopowah OP
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I would no idea how to test them. I was thinking about a possible road trip to ensure their safe arrival with a detour to Tekton hq in Utah to pick up the subs and center. Perhaps the owner, Eric, could test them?
mopowah OP
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thecarpathian
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Everything you listed would be an  improvement over the Emotiva.

 

Thanks! Do you think the Tekton 5.2 would be much of an improvement over the 7.2 B&W?

mopowah OP
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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.

mopowah OP
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@deep_333 

Thanks for the feedback. The XPA-1 Monoblock amps I have powering my front 3 (BhW 804s & HTM1) are the Gen 2 versions that can do pure Class A or AB. I picked up a pair of Tekton Impact Reference locally that I intend to use for the rears and boy do they sound good. I did a ind a/b vs the 804s and I preferred the Tektons! I can't imagine what the Ulfs will sound like! I can't wait to get them in my room!

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