Hi all, after Need to update AVR? I went ahead and did exactly that, with a good deal on a Denon AVR X1800H from Peter Dyson. On a roll, I also replaced the Samsung 49KS8000 with an LG55C3, via another Spring deal from John Lewis, and the front LCR Boston Acoustics sats with Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22’s.
All good. But that “upgradeitis” though. Thinking about those unused extra channels now🤦🏼♂️
The Denon runs to 7.2 or 5.2.2. Currently I’ve still got the original BA sub and rears so on 5.1. In our house the money, aesthetics, and practicalities all have to work.
I can’t access the ceiling void and can’t mount dedicated, upfiring, Atmos speakers. Nor could I justify the cost anyway, even if the other kit warranted it. But I have got agreement to front height speakers, and to replace the rears.
The BA sub is still OK for now so I’d be running 7.1, with new CA Minx Min 12’s on front height and rears.
It won’t be Atmos, but it’s as much as I’m ever going to get an OK to. Realistically, will 7.1 add something noticeable to my existing 5.1?
Any and all comments/thoughts appreciated.
TIA.
Rgds, Mike
All good. But that “upgradeitis” though. Thinking about those unused extra channels now🤦🏼♂️
The Denon runs to 7.2 or 5.2.2. Currently I’ve still got the original BA sub and rears so on 5.1. In our house the money, aesthetics, and practicalities all have to work.
I can’t access the ceiling void and can’t mount dedicated, upfiring, Atmos speakers. Nor could I justify the cost anyway, even if the other kit warranted it. But I have got agreement to front height speakers, and to replace the rears.
The BA sub is still OK for now so I’d be running 7.1, with new CA Minx Min 12’s on front height and rears.
It won’t be Atmos, but it’s as much as I’m ever going to get an OK to. Realistically, will 7.1 add something noticeable to my existing 5.1?
Any and all comments/thoughts appreciated.
TIA.
Rgds, Mike