@eltabor will you be open to a different recommendation. Some stuff I would keep from your second setup but some too I feel are overpriced for what you’re getting. Also how big is the room?
What is the best option of the two choices
Hello we had a fire Christmas night and the Hi-Fi is being replaced and I was given two 0ptions for home theater and music room. Speakers are the same in both. If it's possible I would like opinions on what to do.
Option 1
ItemsSell PriceQty
KEF R11 MetaR11 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Gloss Black, Gloss White, Walnut
$3,250.00
x2
KEF R2 Meta$1,400.00
x1
KEF Q350-WAKEF Q Series Q350 Bookshelf Speaker - 6.5" | Walnut (Pair)
$799.99
x1
KEF KUBE-12MIEKEF KUBE12MIE
$1,000.00
x1
Denon DEN-AVR-X1800HPowering 80W per channel, the Denon AVR-X1800H 7.2-channel8K AV receiver delivers an immersive 3D audio experience,amazing picture quality, and lag-free gaming experience. Plus, ithas Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and the latest HDMI technologyfeaturing HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 8K/60 and 4K/120 passthrough.Thanks to its HEOS Built-in technology, you can streamyour favorite music through Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music HD,AirPlay 2, and more. And with our award-winning Denon SetupAssistant and Audysseys MultEQ room correction technologybacked up by extended connectivity and custom integrator-friendlyoptions, the AVR-X1800H offers the latest technologies andfeatures.
$749.00
x1
Rega Aethos - Integrated Amplifier$5,395.00
x1
Rega Fono MM MK5 - Phono Stage Black$445.00
x1
Bluesound Node IconBluesound Node Icon N530 wireless streaming player
$1,149.00
x1
MISC. PARTS AND CABLES
up to 12' Tributaries speaker cables and rca cables for home theater by pass and the ICON streamer
$959.09
x1
Option 2
ItemsSell PriceQty
KEF R11 MetaR11 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Gloss Black, Gloss White, Walnut
$3,250.00
x2
KEF R2 Meta$1,400.00
x1
KEF Q3MWAKEF Q3 Meta Walnut pair
$799.99
x1
KEF KUBE-12MIEKEF KUBE12MIE
$1,000.00
x1
NAD T758V3iAV Receiver 7x60W (NAD Full Disclosure Power)
$1,999.00
x1
NAD C298Stereo Power Amplifier
$2,799.00
x1
Rega Fono MM MK5 - Phono Stage Black$445.00
x1
MISC. PARTS AND CABLES
includes up to 12' pair of Tributaries speaker cables
$597.72
x1
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If 2-channel sound is important I’d definitely go with option 1 where you can run the front L/R preamp output from the Denon into the HT bypass of the Aethos so the AVR is completely out of the signal path for stereo. I suppose if your priority is home theater a case could be made for option 2 as you’re putting more $$$ into the AVR and you get Dirac, but it’s still in the system for 2-channel which is a big negative. Having an AVR hooked up to a $3k stereo amp is a mismatch and not a good system design IMO, and I’d also be concerned about NAD reliability. Anyway, that’s my $0.02 FWIW and hope it helps a little. |
@kofibaffour Yes I’m open to suggestions and the room is12 x 20 with the 20’ length to the left and right |
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