I recently made big changes to my room containing my hifi and have since become unhappy with my hifi setup, for whatever the reason. I had been toying with changing things for a while and this as really prompted me, trouble is, I'm not sure what path I should be taking to get the best for my money. Any advice or insight would be a help.
I will try and be brief, but will undoubtedly miss something out, so please be gentle.... My current setup is a Squeezebox Duet, Cambirdge Azur 640A amp, and Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 speakers (on stands). I sit approx 3m/10ft away from the speakers. The main problem I have is that the setup is just a little too laid back and lifeless, even more so when not on loud. There's no real impact there. Also (obviously really) there is a bit of bass pwer and definition lacking and instruments that are not at the forefront of the mix are a bit lost. I have a budget of about 500 (UK pounds) to upgrade and am stuck between which option to pursue further, I have been researching for weeks and my brain is now muddled! Here are my options: 1. Sell the amp and speakers and buy active monitors 2. Replace the speakers with 'better' ones 3. Replace the speakers/stands with floorstanders 4. Replace the amp (although I am guessing this is not my weakest link?) 5. Throw a Squeezebox Touch into the mix - will this make a significant improvement? Here are the important factors I need to consider: a: I need either a volume control on the front or a remote control if I go the active route b: I need multiple inputs if I go the active route (2 will do though) c: Whatever I have must look at least half decent - it is not just my room.. So I love the idea of active speakers for the uncluttered option, but the problem is finding ones that meet my above needs, and also do they work well at the distance I will be listening from? Floorstanders also appeal, but again, are they the right thing for my situation? The Touch would be great if wall mounted, but that looks like a non-option to me too.. Anyway, sorry, lots of questions, any help at all would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. -- PLynas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLynas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11960 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80289 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
