Best place to spend $1500 for HT system (1 Viewer)

[PaulCz]

Hi all,

I figured I'd ask the experts in this area. I'm trying to find the best way to improve my home theatre system. I have a Sony DB930 receiver (3 or so years old), Definitive Tech BP-6B fronts,CLR 2002 center, and Venturi rear surrounds. My subwoofer is pretty crappy, an Acoustic Research with an 8" woofer. What could I do to get the best bang for the buck for $1500?

Thanks - Paul

 

[Pablo Abularach]

If you are looking for just upgrades, you could buy only a reciever a sub, which will be a good upgrade to your current setup.

Maybe you should consider

RECIEVERS
ONKYO SR800 $850
DENON AVR3803 $850
Pioneer Elite VSX 43TX $680

SUB
SVS 25-31PCi $550
SVS 25-31PC+ $750
SVS PB1-ISD $600

But if you are looking for a complete setup (timber match), I think for $1500 you could get a pretty decent system.

Check JBL speakers, not so expensive and very good sound. Check Studio series or Northbrige series.

My personal recomendation will be,
Four S38 $270 (pair) = 540
One SCenter $140
SVS 25-31PCi $550
Reciever Pioneer VSX 811S = $290
TOTAL = $1,520

or

For S26 $170 (pair) = $340
One Scenter $140
SVS 25-31PCi $550
Harman Kardon AVR-325 $550
TOTAL = $1,580

If you dont like SVS cilinder line, check the new PB1-ISD for $600 seems to be a good alternative, or maybe check the HSU VTF2 or VTF3.

Hope this helps,
Pablo