Getting back in the game


So I’ve been out of the hobby for about ten years……kids divorce business……you get it. However, my new wife and I just bought a house and I got a room all to myself. Was going to turn it into a theater room. Got a laser tv bought a brand new denon receiver plugged in my old B&W 804’s that I hadn’t heard in forever and hell I’m hooked again now

my question is this. I am currently using the denon and streaming over my tv using tidal. Lol I know this is not anywhere close to what I can get from these speakers so I would love a couple suggestions 

im gonna need either a great integrated and a streamer or maybe separates?  I will probably also get a TT as I love vinyl. 
 

i love vocals and rock but if you pushed me.. I tend want a really emotional connection to the music rather than be mistified by the incredibly etched out accurate sound….. does that make sense?  
 

room is 13 by 15 by 9. Getting room tx as we speak. All suggestions are appreciated on how make this room sing. Can spend around 8k

 

thank you

128x128asmithkash

@asmithkash , welcome back to the game! If you want a theater room you will want a 5.1 system minimum with a Denon receiver.

Step 1- Check out the dolby specs on speaker placement and follow the angles recommended to a T.

2) Decide if you want an atmos based theater and get B&W surround and height channels that are timber matched.

3) Get the Audyssey Multi-X upgrade for the Denon and calibrated mike after you finish treating your room and calibrate.

4) Get a good streamer, there are many threads here on that topic.

Post some pics of your room in the virtual system area and you will be rocking soon. Do NOT buy any additional amps until you do the above. The system will sound different after setup and calibration than it does now, best to wait.

You can see my system and measurements on the virtual system page in my profile.

 

The Audyssey upgrade will make it sound like a whole different ball game:

 

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