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HT help! Budget 10k

Hello Audiophile,

Please go easy on me and a noob here when it comes to HT. I do apologize as I know thread like this comes up all the time, but everyone's situation and configuration are different.

I've been running my current system for quite sometime now and it's time to upgrade or replace to a much better HT system that will last me 10+ years. My current budget is $10,000 excluding the TV. If I can spend less, great!

This is not a dedicated HT room. This will be in the living room and the size is 32'x20' (640sqft). We primarily will be using this HT system to play movies, music, and some occasion games. Music is more Trance, Hip Hop, and Rap.

I need real world advice and experience as to what would be my best option here. I'm not against using old speakers or the newest and greatest speakers. Whatever will bring out the best sound for the price is what I am looking for.

I would love to implement a 7.1 or 7.2 system, but I understand price will be a huge factor here so I will consider a 5.1 or 5.2 system as well. Whatever brands and models you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to run a separate setup as well to fully bring out the potential on the speakers.

Below here is my very basic current simple setup:

Denon AVR-790 (Just Died on me)
2 Audiofile 830LR floorstanding speaker
1 Klipsch RC52 Center
1 Klipsch RW10 Subwoofer
quasimotoftw
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willland
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"I have thought about going with the Klipsch RF II orginally, but there seems to be a following that hates horn."

Yes there is but there is also a following that hates solid state amplification but that does not deter many from buying them.  You know the tubes vs SS debate.

Horns, specifically Klipsch since they were mentioned, do very well in home theater applications, and many like what they do for music, me included obviously.  Some are just biased against horns(and Klipsch) and nothing will change their mind.

I am not telling you that Klipsch speakers are the best thing since sliced bread but will tell you they are great bang for the buck speakers that don't require high dollar/high power amplification to let the dynamics flow freely. 

Bill
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Bill, I agree that Klipsch are great bang for the buck as my pockets aren't deep enough.

However, I came across a pair of lightly used and still very new Bowers and Wilkins CM9 for under $1,000. Should I pick that up and mix it with the Klipsch if I do decide to go that route? 

Ty


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willland
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I would not mix B&W's with Klipsch.  IMO, all Klipsch or all B&W for seamless timbre matching.  Of course subwoofers are exempt from that rule.  

I don't know much(nothing) about your Audiofile 830's but I do know that your Klipsch RC-52 is not a well regarded center speaker for such a large room.  Fine for a secondary setup in a small room but not for your large space.

Bill
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