First off, let me thank everyone that contributes to this forum, I have learned so much from the people that post in here.
My setup:
Paradigm Studio 100 v.5 for mains
Paradigm Studio CC-690 for center channel (on order, to be here soon!)
Klipsh RF-82 for rear surrounds
Paradigm Studio Sub 12 Subwoofer
Denon 3808CI AVR
What upgrade would make the most dramatic improvement in sound quality? Dual Subwoofer vs Separate Amplifer vs High end CD/Bluray player?
Obviously, this is a home theater setup, but for the purpose of this question, my main focus is music playback quality. The Paradigms are a recent upgrade and I am looking to get the most from them. The Paradigms sound great, the bass has a great sound, nice and tight, but not quite punchy enough for me. I am thinking that adding a second subwoofer will give me what I am looking for but wanted to run my thoughts by the experts in this group to make sure I am getting this right.
The Denon 3808CI has 130 watts per channel, it seems to drive the Studio 100s sufficiently, I have not noticed any distortion or clipping. So although I could add a separate amp and may see some benefit in sound quality, I don't think it will add the bass punch I am looking for.
I am currently listening to music through either my PS3 for MP3 or a Sony BDP-S350 for CD playback. I think the CDs sound a little better through the BDP-S350, but that could be a misconception. They are both connected digitally through an HDMI cable. So, as I understand this, if the player is connected digitally, the decoding is being performed by my AVR. I did some checking, and I think it looks like the Denon has some decent DACs, so I think I am getting pretty good quality there. However, if I understand this correctly, if I were to purchase a high end CD player or Blu Ray player (such as the OPPO-105) and connected it to my AVR through analog connections, the player would be doing the decoding and I may actually see some benefit there.
But considering what I am looking for is to punch up the bass a bit, I think the best upgrade would be adding a second sub? This would add more punch and even out the bass distribution throughout the room more evenly.
What do you think?
My setup:
Paradigm Studio 100 v.5 for mains
Paradigm Studio CC-690 for center channel (on order, to be here soon!)
Klipsh RF-82 for rear surrounds
Paradigm Studio Sub 12 Subwoofer
Denon 3808CI AVR
What upgrade would make the most dramatic improvement in sound quality? Dual Subwoofer vs Separate Amplifer vs High end CD/Bluray player?
Obviously, this is a home theater setup, but for the purpose of this question, my main focus is music playback quality. The Paradigms are a recent upgrade and I am looking to get the most from them. The Paradigms sound great, the bass has a great sound, nice and tight, but not quite punchy enough for me. I am thinking that adding a second subwoofer will give me what I am looking for but wanted to run my thoughts by the experts in this group to make sure I am getting this right.
The Denon 3808CI has 130 watts per channel, it seems to drive the Studio 100s sufficiently, I have not noticed any distortion or clipping. So although I could add a separate amp and may see some benefit in sound quality, I don't think it will add the bass punch I am looking for.
I am currently listening to music through either my PS3 for MP3 or a Sony BDP-S350 for CD playback. I think the CDs sound a little better through the BDP-S350, but that could be a misconception. They are both connected digitally through an HDMI cable. So, as I understand this, if the player is connected digitally, the decoding is being performed by my AVR. I did some checking, and I think it looks like the Denon has some decent DACs, so I think I am getting pretty good quality there. However, if I understand this correctly, if I were to purchase a high end CD player or Blu Ray player (such as the OPPO-105) and connected it to my AVR through analog connections, the player would be doing the decoding and I may actually see some benefit there.
But considering what I am looking for is to punch up the bass a bit, I think the best upgrade would be adding a second sub? This would add more punch and even out the bass distribution throughout the room more evenly.
What do you think?