Chad, I like the processing capabilities of the Yamaha's for movies. I'm about 80/20 Movies/Music. I think this is one of Yamahas strong points. The new Auto Calibration feature via the YPAO will come in handy as well and DPLIIx. The 811/855a combo is OK. I find myself noticing more detail...
Also currently using a Pioneer 811 with the 855a and looking for a better processor. Between the H/K 230 and Outlaw 950, I would think the Outlaw 950 would be best. You have decent amplification so what you are looking for is better processing/DAC's. The 230 definitely has better amps...
I had a similar issue with my Parasound Amp. What I did was run the satellite cable from the wall to my Surge Protector and from the Surge Protector to the Satellite Receiver. Of course your Surge has to have the Coax line protection. This seems to have fixed the the problem. It's been...
Your responses have been great thus far. It looks like speakers should be first in the upgrade path. I would have never thought that speakers could provide such an improvement. I did some research over at AudioAsylum last night in some guys there really support Speaker Kits. They say for...
So, updgrading the JBL's to Paradigm will be a noticeable improvement? Even considering that I have a Parasound Amp driving the JBL's? My thought was that the high subwoofer crossover, (100) on the 811 was limiting the JBL's a bit. I believe the Yamaha RX-V1400 can go as low as 40 if I'm...
I want to get your opinions on the best upgrade path for my current system which consists of: Pioneer VSX-811s (Acting as Pre/Pro) Parasound HCA-855a (External Amp) JBL N26II (Fronts) JBL N24II (Surrounds) JBL NCenterII Sony WM40 Modified AudioQuest Sidewinders for Interconnects I...
Try E-Bay, I saw the following: NSP1 - 160.00 N28's - $99.00 a pair. These are the first Series. Apparently there is only a minor difference between the two.
Mikey, I'm pretty much in the same boat. I'm going to go with the Pioneer 811s For speakers, I'm thinking JBL NSP1. This includes 4 JBL N24's and a NCenter. For the sub, I'm thinking the Sony wm40. At a later date, I'll add two N26's or N28's two the front and relocate the N24's...