[bear123]


Heya subwoofer freaks!  Yes, you.  Thought it might be fun to start another interesting thread about what your upcoming upgrade plans are.  What is your current equipment, and what do you plan on upgrading to?  Including subwoofers of course, but I would not mind hearing about the rest of your system as well.  I feel like I am familiar with all the subwoofer junkies and wanted to keep it all in one place.  Here are my two cents:

 

Next planned upgrade:  Surround speakers.  I currently have none!  Looking at a cheap pair of Fluance bipoles, they look decent for the price...$120/pair for the small set, $200/pair for the large set.

 

Then, upgrade the Polk PSW110 to most likely a PSA XS15

 

Then 50" plasma to a 70"

 

Then the entry level receiver to a Denon X4000.

 

Those are my plans as far into the future as I can foresee.

 

[Jahjd2000]

This should be a fun thread. Here are the upgrades I'm really close to pulling the trigger on:


Epik Empire --> Dual PSA XV15s

Ascend Horizon and Towers --> RAAL tweeter upgrade (I may start with the just the Horizon)

52" Samsung LCD --> 75" Samsung F8000 (if i can get a good deal...still haggling with a retailer)

 

[basshead81]

2 yrs ago I upgraded to:


Polk RTI-A7 & A4 RLC speaker to replace RTI-10's.


Last year I upgraded to:


Yamaha V773 (replaced a 467)


FXI-A4 Surrounds (replaced RTI-3, may use for front presence)


3 PSA XV-15's (replaced dual Polk PSW 505's)


60" led (replaced a 42" LCD)


Aquired a Adcom GFA-555II to power my A7's for free

UMM-6 mic


Mini Dsp


Rat shack spl meter



I am done for a bit, but my next round of upgrades may include:


going DIY for full Marty Subs with UXL-18's


that new Dirac live processor(if it proves to be as worthy as the initial reviews).


Polk LSI-M705 & 704 RLC


Should of went with a 70-80" led.... 60" is too small.

 

[deepat04]

Current set up's- Living room: 55' Samsung LED, Dell PC, Energy Veritas 5.0, Pioneer VSX1121k, Dual SVS SB12-NSD


Master Bedroom- 55' Samsung LED, Dell PC, Energy RC-Micro 5.0 SVS SB12 NSD


My upgrade will be completing dedicated media room:

70-80' Samsung

Custom PC, linked to home media server

Denon ( whichever is best out around 1-2k when I am ready to buy)


SVS Ultra Bookshelf Speakers with center channel 5.0 set-up


Subwoofer: SVS SB13 Ultra, SVS PB12-Plus, Rythmik FV15HP.

 

[bear123]



Quote:
Originally Posted by basshead81  /t/1524469/another-fun-thread-what-are-your-upgrade-plans#post_24535021


2 yrs ago I upgraded to:


Polk RTI-A7 & A4 RLC speaker to replace RTI-10's.


Last year I upgraded to:


Yamaha V773 (replaced a 467)


FXI-A4 Surrounds (replaced RTI-3, may use for front presence)


3 PSA XV-15's (replaced dual Polk PSW 505's)


60" led (replaced a 42" LCD)


Aquired a Adcom GFA-555II to power my A7's for free

UMM-6 mic


Mini Dsp


Rat shack spl meter



I am done for a bit, but my next round of upgrades may include:


going DIY for full Marty Subs with UXL-18's


that new Dirac live processor(if it proves to be as worthy as the initial reviews).


Polk LSI-M705 & 704 RLC


Should of went with a 70-80" led.... 60" is too small.

I totally see you doing the Marty subs.  Why not Marty Cubes?

 

[basshead81]



Quote:
Originally Posted by bear123  /t/1524469/another-fun-thread-what-are-your-upgrade-plans#post_24535071


I totally see you doing the Marty subs.  Why not Marty Cubes?

Full marty has a 5db advantage in lower bass region...I was originally thinking cubes, but I am not sure I could handle giving up 5db down low.

 

[audiofan1]

After my Dec 2012 major upgrade which was almost everything but my mains ,center and amps! I decided I would do none for 2013 and made it

but its now time to put the finishing touches to rest. Here's the current line up.

Display Mitsubishi 73" 73738 Dlp

Pre/pro Marantz 8801

Sources Oppo 105 and Xfinty

Amps Parasound Halo A21 (for mains) and Anthem MCA 30 (for center & surrounds)

Main speakers Boston Acoustics E100's

Center Boston Acoustics VR12

Surrounds Energy Veritas V-S Bipole/Dipole

Sub Ken Kresiel Sound DXD12012

Fusion Escape seating curved configuration

Accessories : (2) 20amp dedicated lines) Ps Audio Soloist Premier (inwall conditioner) Dectet conditioner & Quintent conditioner. GIK 7" Monster Bass Trap ,ATS acoustic panels & bass traps.

Cabling from various PS Audio perfectwave power cables AC3-AC12 , Pangea AC9SE & AC9 Hdmi's are MonoPrice Redmere also Pangea for Audio. Speaker cables are Morrow Audio SP3's and Clearday on center with BJ 10awg for surrounds. IC's are AQ and Morrow Audio XlR &RCA.


This year I'm hoping ( if the Good Lord says the same) to add a Front projector (big maybe I love my dlp and have 2 new lamps on stand by) also second DXD12012 , diffusion panels & possibly expand to 9.2 or 7.1 with the addition of a 3 or 5ch amp! And lastly Omni mic for REW that's downloaded and ready to go on the laptop I purchased in 2012 as well for this reason

Fun Thread!

 

[Jahjd2000]

I can get a decent deal on Samsung TVs so I have two upgrade paths I’m considering. What would you do?

Option # 1

TV Upgrade: from 52” Samsung to 65” Samsung F8000 $2,300

Sub upgrade: single empire to dual PSA XV-15s $1,500

Total: $3,800


Option # 2

TV Upgrade: from 52” Samsung to 75” Samsung F8000 $4,400

Total: $4,400


On paper it seems very lopsided. Option # 2 is 10” of additional screen real estate, but at $600 more expensive and no dual subs. But, I believe the additional 10” inches of TV real estate will make for a very emmersive experience. But, since I"m upgrading from a 52" TV, I wonder if the 65" will be a sufficient upgrade. Being that this a subwoofer forum I have a feeling I know the inclination of replies.

 

[bear123]


I would get a 70" for under 3K and do the dual subs.

 

Ordered my surround speakers....the small Fluance bipoles:

 

http://fluance.com/product/AVBP2_Bipolar_Surround_Sound_Satellite_Speakers.eng-79.html

 

[lovinthehd]

My next upgrade first part arrived today

I'm going for full Martys with them. I think. First thought was to do a dual opposed sealed build instead but the marty sub threads I think have swayed me; the design would go nicely with my current Empire, but two Martys I think will make the Empire eligible for another use

I think two ported subs will work better as its a big room open to a dining and kitchen area. I'll figure it out after I do some more reading around here and see what's available in the way of wood next time I go into Eugene where I've got Jerry's, Home Depot and Lowe's plus probably some other choices to check out. I think I want the best plywood I can get my hands on rather than mdf.


PS OP, aren't you also looking into a diy sub or not too seriously at this point?


PPS Looks like these are the eyes of some robot critter in a Pixar film....

 

[bear123]


I would like to upgrade the Polk sub and get something that matches up a little better with the XS30.  So I think that a sealed DIY build would be interesting, I could buy one part at a time, i.e. enclosure, driver, amp, and end up with similar or better capability than the XS30.  If I go with the UXL18 driver I think I will get more low frequency output and similar mid bass for about the same overall cost, and in the size I need.  Data-Bass has the UXL18 tested in a 4 cu. ft enclosure and it looks impressive to me.

 

[bear123]



Quote:
Originally Posted by lovinthehd  /t/1524469/another-fun-thread-what-are-your-upgrade-plans#post_24543446


My next upgrade first part arrived today

I'm going for full Martys with them. I think. First thought was to do a dual opposed sealed build instead but the marty sub threads I think have swayed me; the design would go nicely with my current Empire, but two Martys I think will make the Empire eligible for another use

I think two ported subs will work better as its a big room open to a dining and kitchen area. I'll figure it out after I do some more reading around here and see what's available in the way of wood next time I go into Eugene where I've got Jerry's, Home Depot and Lowe's plus probably some other choices to check out. I think I want the best plywood I can get my hands on rather than mdf.


PS OP, aren't you also looking into a diy sub or not too seriously at this point?


PPS Looks like these are the eyes of some robot critter in a Pixar film....

Sweet!  What drivers did you go with?

 

[audiofan1]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Jahjd2000  /t/1524469/another-fun-thread-what-are-your-upgrade-plans/0_40#post_24543372


I can get a decent deal on Samsung TVs so I have two upgrade paths I’m considering. What would you do?

Option # 1

TV Upgrade: from 52” Samsung to 65” Samsung F8000 $2,300

Sub upgrade: single empire to dual PSA XV-15s $1,500

Total: $3,800


Option # 2

TV Upgrade: from 52” Samsung to 75” Samsung F8000 $4,400

Total: $4,400


On paper it seems very lopsided. Option # 2 is 10” of additional screen real estate, but at $600 more expensive and no dual subs. But, I believe the additional 10” inches of TV real estate will make for a very emmersive experience. But, since I"m upgrading from a 52" TV, I wonder if the 65" will be a sufficient upgrade. Being that this a subwoofer forum I have a feeling I know the inclination of replies.

Bass thread or not, I vote option 2

as option one will be doable later ( your Empire is no slouch and will still get the job done for now) but going from a 52 to 75" screen will be very, very nice

 

[lovinthehd]



Quote:
Originally Posted by bear123  /t/1524469/another-fun-thread-what-are-your-upgrade-plans#post_24543461




Sweet!  What drivers did you go with?

Those are Stereo Integrity HT18 D2s....

 

[bear123]


That would be my next choice behind the UXL18, I really like the power handling of the UXL.

 

[lovinthehd]

I like the UXL too, but I like the price on the SI better and the output is plenty (yah, right, famous last words). Think I got two of the last ones until they restock so glad I ordered when I did, too. How much power are you planning on? I'm going to use one of my Crown XLS1500s to power them if I can, both if needed.

 

[A9X-308]

A Crowson. I already have 4 FTW21's and 8 12" subs although I may get another pair of 12 or 15" drivers (not sure what yet) to put in the footrest/daybed in my room for late night near field subwoofery that won't disturb the neighbours (along with the Crowson).


I'll upgrade the projector after I remodel the kitchen, but apart from that I have everything I need / want.

 

[rhed]

I'm trading in my 2013 C63 AMG MB for a Nissan GTR Track Edition...

 

[lovinthehd]



Quote:
Originally Posted by rhed  /t/1524469/another-fun-thread-what-are-your-upgrade-plans#post_24543605


I'm trading in my 2013 C63 AMG MB for a Nissan GTR Track Edition...

Nice choice!

 

[basshead81]



Quote:
Originally Posted by rhed  /t/1524469/another-fun-thread-what-are-your-upgrade-plans#post_24543605


I'm trading in my 2013 C63 AMG MB for a Nissan GTR Track Edition...

If I had your money I would burn mine.