I can add my experience. Started with a top-end Denon HT, was not that happy with the sound and went to a McIntosh setup for way more money, much better all around sound, but 2 channel was still just OK. You can get good, but not great 2 channel with an HT amp I would suggest not spending much on a three channel amp, not too many choices and hard to resell. Get a used one to hold you over until you can replace the Denon, or just wait till you can replace it is my suggestion. I plan to sell all my HT, as I am now fully into 2 channel so I can't answer all your questions. Hope this helps a bit, as I saw no responses to your ask.
Multi channel Amps for a 7.2 setup based on PSB Synchrony 1 series + SVS Subs
Hi,
I am lucky enough to have recently moved into a home where I can setup a dedicated HT/Music/rec room, and am today seeking your advice/guidance on how to properly setup this room, select equipment on a budget, and generally turn a bare 21X15X9' room into a modest powerhouse!
I recently jumped on the opportunity to acquire a mint pair of PSB Synchrony 1 Towers, and went on from there to secure a pair of Synchrony 1B bookshelves and two pairs of Synchrony S surrounds. The low end will be boosted by a pair of SVS SB2000 Pro Subs. So it looks like I'm OK where it concerns speakers.
For the moment, I will have to settle for a DENON AVR 4310 Ci to drive the speakers, although I am seriously contemplating the acquisition of a three channel amplifier to drive the front three with the necessary juice.
Questions:
- What three channel amp will be a good match with the PSB front three?
- For the moment, the DENON will drive the rear and surround speakers... Is this OK?
- I realize that the next step will be to replace the DENON with a better processor, and whereas this will come at a later stage, I welcome your advice and recommendations as to what equipment would make a discernable difference in SQ, etc.
- How desirable is ATMOS at this point? My previous even more modest setup was a 5.1 system which I really enjoyed quite a bit. I'm thus not in a hurry to add all these new technologies if that will help keep the hobby's budget reasonable... Is this a mistake on my part? Am I missing something by not adopting these new technologies?
I'm thinking that before I splurge hard earned funds on Atmos, etc. I'd rather spend it on room treatments, a better projection screen and projector. Am I approaching things the right way?
Voilà! Lastly, while this will be a HT focused system, 2 channel music listening is also part of the equation (70-30% should be the proportions. I really want to enjoy the Synchrony 1 Towers as they are touted as being lifetime speakers material. Stereophile A list speakers for years if I'm not mistaken.
Apologies for the long message, and thanks in advance for sharing your experiences, advice, guidance, pointers, etc.
Regards to all, jlr261
I am lucky enough to have recently moved into a home where I can setup a dedicated HT/Music/rec room, and am today seeking your advice/guidance on how to properly setup this room, select equipment on a budget, and generally turn a bare 21X15X9' room into a modest powerhouse!
I recently jumped on the opportunity to acquire a mint pair of PSB Synchrony 1 Towers, and went on from there to secure a pair of Synchrony 1B bookshelves and two pairs of Synchrony S surrounds. The low end will be boosted by a pair of SVS SB2000 Pro Subs. So it looks like I'm OK where it concerns speakers.
For the moment, I will have to settle for a DENON AVR 4310 Ci to drive the speakers, although I am seriously contemplating the acquisition of a three channel amplifier to drive the front three with the necessary juice.
Questions:
- What three channel amp will be a good match with the PSB front three?
- For the moment, the DENON will drive the rear and surround speakers... Is this OK?
- I realize that the next step will be to replace the DENON with a better processor, and whereas this will come at a later stage, I welcome your advice and recommendations as to what equipment would make a discernable difference in SQ, etc.
- How desirable is ATMOS at this point? My previous even more modest setup was a 5.1 system which I really enjoyed quite a bit. I'm thus not in a hurry to add all these new technologies if that will help keep the hobby's budget reasonable... Is this a mistake on my part? Am I missing something by not adopting these new technologies?
I'm thinking that before I splurge hard earned funds on Atmos, etc. I'd rather spend it on room treatments, a better projection screen and projector. Am I approaching things the right way?
Voilà! Lastly, while this will be a HT focused system, 2 channel music listening is also part of the equation (70-30% should be the proportions. I really want to enjoy the Synchrony 1 Towers as they are touted as being lifetime speakers material. Stereophile A list speakers for years if I'm not mistaken.
Apologies for the long message, and thanks in advance for sharing your experiences, advice, guidance, pointers, etc.
Regards to all, jlr261
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