This is a combo system, both 2-channel and HT. Both are important. I actually listen to music louder than movies, but more often both are at moderate volume. Both of your comments are helpful, thanks. I'm wondering how bit a step up the Dunlavys would be for stereo listening over the C/Vs. Are there better options in that same price range that would do well for both applications?
Dunlavy for HT speakers
I'm currently running Snell C/V for fronts with a Snell XA55 center channel and Snell K.5II for rears. There's a pair of Dunlavy SC-IVA and also a single Dunlavy SC-1A/V up for auctoin currently. I listened to some Dunlavys a long time ago. I remember liking them, especially the Vs, but I can't really remember details on the IVA. I do like the Snells quite a bit. How much improvement will I see with the IVAs? The other question is about the center channel. I'm worried that may actually be a step backward. Anyone with experience with these two speaker brands have any thoughts? The rest of the equipment: Theta Carmen, Theta IIIA dac, Sunfire Ht processor, Adcom GFP750 preamp, Bryston amps, Rel Storm III sub, Synergistic Research interconnects, Tara Labs speaker cables. Thanks. -Dave