Hi there,
I have been reading this forums from time to time for years but is the first time I write something here.
A couple of months ago I upgraded my front speakers to a pair of KEF R3 Meta, and very happy with the upgrade (from Focal Aria 906). My sub is a BK Electronics P12-300SB. I have a pair of Scandyna Minipod Mk II as surround speakers.
Actually I drive them with a Denon AVR-X2600H, using Audyssey XT as room correction, and it improves the sound (after some tries with the calibration thing, using the MultEQ App for fine tuning), but there is room for improvement (pun intended). I have a few bass traps but unfortunately I do not have a sound dedicated room, so it is not an option to hang more things on walls or ceiling.
I use my sound system like 65% for music listening, 35% for home theater. I don't need super loud volumes, my neigbours would complain.
My question is if it would make sense to 'upgrade' my Denon to:
- Audiophonics AP300-S125NC
- MiniDSP Flex HT
Pros:
- Dirac instead of Audyssey XT (maybe the biggest improvement?)
- Better amplifier (Denon low-midrange vs Hypex Ncore NC122MP, but I will hear the difference?)
Cons:
- MiniDSP surround decoding capabilities is quite limited
- I need another amp for surrond... I can sacrifice surround, is not a must for me, music goes first, and surround without a AV receiver is tough.
- I have to spend money for the new setup... my current setup is far from perfect, but it is enjoyable.
Is this a silly 'upgrade'? I would appreciate the oppinion of people with more experience than me in this matters.
I am also looking at other options with Dirac (Dirac is a must in the new setup) like the NAD-C389, but it is pricier, and I it is a less modular setup, so harder to upgrade. Feel free to recommend other gear that you think may suit me better.
Best and thanks in advance,
Kurt.-
I have been reading this forums from time to time for years but is the first time I write something here.
A couple of months ago I upgraded my front speakers to a pair of KEF R3 Meta, and very happy with the upgrade (from Focal Aria 906). My sub is a BK Electronics P12-300SB. I have a pair of Scandyna Minipod Mk II as surround speakers.
Actually I drive them with a Denon AVR-X2600H, using Audyssey XT as room correction, and it improves the sound (after some tries with the calibration thing, using the MultEQ App for fine tuning), but there is room for improvement (pun intended). I have a few bass traps but unfortunately I do not have a sound dedicated room, so it is not an option to hang more things on walls or ceiling.
I use my sound system like 65% for music listening, 35% for home theater. I don't need super loud volumes, my neigbours would complain.
My question is if it would make sense to 'upgrade' my Denon to:
- Audiophonics AP300-S125NC
- MiniDSP Flex HT
Pros:
- Dirac instead of Audyssey XT (maybe the biggest improvement?)
- Better amplifier (Denon low-midrange vs Hypex Ncore NC122MP, but I will hear the difference?)
Cons:
- MiniDSP surround decoding capabilities is quite limited
- I need another amp for surrond... I can sacrifice surround, is not a must for me, music goes first, and surround without a AV receiver is tough.
- I have to spend money for the new setup... my current setup is far from perfect, but it is enjoyable.
Is this a silly 'upgrade'? I would appreciate the oppinion of people with more experience than me in this matters.
I am also looking at other options with Dirac (Dirac is a must in the new setup) like the NAD-C389, but it is pricier, and I it is a less modular setup, so harder to upgrade. Feel free to recommend other gear that you think may suit me better.
Best and thanks in advance,
Kurt.-