£500 Upgrade

[Ashley]

I'm looking for your advice regarding an upgrade. I've just got a new job and was looking to spend about £500 on my home cinema system tomorrow. It's currently a 5.1 consisting of a Tannoy SFX sub, and satellites and the front 3are MA Apex, the AVR is a Sony DN610. I'm thinking of a new AVR but am worried that my budget isn't enough. Should I wait until I could spend a bit more. My current thoughts were the pioneer 2022.

Thanks, Ashley

 

[seemorebtts]

well if you get the poineer put the tannoys in bin

 

[Ashley]

How come?

 

[seemorebtts]

well the apex will work well with the pioneer.im not sure how your set up got where it is today,but iv been there too(b&w 600 at the front and £15 speakers at the back and no sub)not good.save the money and buy the rest of the apex ie sub and rears.thats the best way and upgrade the amp when you r ready.

 

[Ashley]

My other thought was a BK sub, I think the MA one is a bit pricey.

 

[bigboss]

The Apex will perform much better with Pioneer LX56 as a minimum (ideally LX76 or 86). I would recommend a phased upgrade, first starting with speakers and then going for the receiver when funds allow. The Denon AVR3313 can be had for a bargain price, & will drive the Apex beautifully.

 

[bigboss]

Or Denon AVR2313 as the second choice.

 

[Ashley]

Thanks BB. I had also looked at the Denons. I am right in thinking that the 2313 is similar to the 3313, less a few features. Or are there differences in the amplification and power supply as well. I will be finishing of the 5.1 Apex set, but where I am there isn't room in the surrounds at the moment.

 

[bigboss]

There are differences in amplification. The 3313 sounds a tad more revealing than the 2313.

 

[bigboss]

My other thought was a BK sub, I think the MA one is a bit pricey.

I've heard good things about BK sub, offering exceptional value for money. I've got the Apex AW12, and it's simply awesome.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

I've got the Apex AW12, and it's simply awesome.

The exact word that Danny Phillips used to describe the subwoofer, here http://www.trustedreviews.com/monitor-audio-apex_Surround-Sound-System_review.