Hello from DK

[tigerho]

Hello Emotivians

I have been lurking around the boards for some time now and thought that it was about time to take a plunge and become a member of the boards as I am becoming more and more serious about making my very first 5.1 Home Theater.

I live in Denmark, so it is a TAD difficult to find a oppertunity to listen to Emotiva gear

I am a novice in the world of HIFI but I do love watching movies so it is about time to upgrade my system. My humble system consists of a JVC 5.1 reciever which is about 8 - 10 years old, A Popcorn Hour C-200 with bluray drive and harddrive, LG 47LD750N tv and Dali lektor 2. I have a fileserver feeding the popcorn hour with movies in ISO and with ITUNES Audio. Besides I play abit om my X-Box 360 and the wife on the Wii.

My thought is that this system will be my first real hifi system and I am going with separates.

My initally thoughts:

Pre/pro - UMC-1 / Marantz AV7005 / Onkyo PR-5508
Amp - XPA-2 and XPA-3
Oppo - 93

My upgrading plan:
My first objektive is to find a reciever which have pre-out also. My first though was a Yamaha-RX-A810. Then either a XPA-5 or XPA-2. Find a nice set of speakers. I am currently looking at a Monitor Audio RX8 or Dali Helicon 800 mk2. I hope to find a nice set of used speakers and hopefully save a few bucks.
Then add surround speakers and lastly upgrade the Pre/Pro.

As I am venturing into the world of separates for the first time any advice or recommendations would be highly appreciated.

I have a challenge in my room, as I have no idea how to run my cables for the surrounds and Sub. Pictures of the room will come later.

/TigerHo

[hemster]

Welcome to the forum tigerho!

I understand perfectly what you're going through as I did the same myself when I first ventured into the world of separates. It's a wonderful world and once you go separates, you won't want to go back.

Take the decisions regarding your speakers wisely. Used speakers are fine but you must listen to them first and see if you like them. Maybe go to some of the local audio shops and see if they have closeouts or clearance items and if they'll let you audition them in your home.

You're right on the money with the XPA-5. Try it and if you like you can add an XPA-2 later on.

Ask questions here and the brethren here will be only too happy to help.

Again, welcome!

[NorthStar]

Welcome!

[geebo]

Welcome to the Lounge!

[RadTech]

Welcome tigerho!

[Deleted]

Welcome to the circus

[tigerho]

Thank alot for the warm velcome.

I am having alot of trouble deciding on which upgrade I should do first.
I could get a full 5.1 speaker set and drive it with my JVC reciever until I can upgrade to a Pre/pro and amp or upgrade to used reciever which can serve as a Pre/pro later.

Options:
Infinity Classia C336 sourround speaker set with SUB. for 1000$ used
Dali Helicon 800 mk1 front speakers for 2000$ used
Sonus Faber Grand Domus Home front speakers 1600$

or

Yamaha RX-A810 for 870$ new
Pioneer LX81 for 1000$ used

I cant make up my mind which route to take. Reciever or speakers.

[Deleted]

Oct 26, 2011 13:40:12 GMT -5 @kraemerkid2119 said:

Welcome to the circus

indeed

[corbaatje]

Hello Tigerho,

I'm also just new on the forum, nice to see other Europeans(I live in Holland) here.
As for your question receiver or speakers, go for the speakers.
IMO speakers are the most important, all the other components have to fit the speakers. Receivers sound different and you have to find the right match for you.
For me for sound:
1. Speakers
2. Room(corrections)
3. Receiver/processor
4. Amplifier
5. Cables

[tigerho]

Yea I sorta made op my mind about getting speakers first. I have an idea about some Monitor Audio RX speakers that I plan on listen to in the next few weeks.

[NorthStar]

Vary good; speakers always first.

* Sonus Faber Grand Domus: Excellent!
* Dali Helicon 800 MKI: Excellent!
{For Center & Surround speakers: Try to stay with the same brand as your two front mains.}

- Subwoofer(s): REL, B&W, etc.

Then you can pick the electronica stuff after.

Suggestions:
- Emotiva XPA-5 multichannel power amplifier.
- An inexpensive receiver as your pre/pro, like from Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, or NAD...
{I like Audyssey Auto Room EQ & Calibration system myself; that's why the four brands just above.}

Cheers,
Bob

P.S. Luv your accent: "velcome".

[richtx6]

Welcome and there has been some good advice sent to you already.

As Bob mentioned ALWAYS spend the money on your speakers. I used to own 5 audio stores back in the 70's when it was fun and the advice I always gave my customers was invest in great speakers and upgrade your electronics after listening to them for a while. You'll know what you need in power after you get used to your speakers and your room. Buy a good power amp or amps then upgrade your processor.

Seperates are the only why to go, you'll never go back to a receiver except for maybe a bedroom.

Rich

[essheil]

You will see that the members here have emotiva gear, either all emotiva or a mix of other fine brands with emotiva gear. You will also see many seasoned audiophiles here as well that have multiple systems using various high end brands which includes emotiva gear. Good luck and enjoy your emotiva and other fine brands you come across. What separates emotiva from other brands is that it's built and performance is that of other well regarded manufacturers but priced for budget concious hobbyists which makes it a giant killer and affordable to the general public, that is why it is appealing to many consumers and getting rave reviews. Many manufacturers of high end are out of reach for the average customer and companies like emotiva makes it possible thru their design and pricing, AFFORDABLE HIGH END!