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Went from an Onkyo TX-SR707 to a Denon 2312CI hoping to upgrade the sound of my AV123 ELT525 towers. When I realized they sounded pretty much the same, I realized I wanted new speakers.
50% Lossless Music(electronic, rock, 80s) | 40% Hulu, HBOGO, Youtube | 10% Bluray
The thing I love most about the AV123 ELT525 towers is how smooth they sound, never fatiguing or bright. However, I want better soundstage, clarity for TV and movies, and imaging.
With a budget of $1000, I want to start a new system with just fronts; later I will want to get the matching center, and even later, surrounds.
I had the entire AV123 ELT525 setup, and was never impressed with the center and took it out of my setup because I often had a hard time hearing dialogue. So whatever I decide to upgrade to, I want to make sure there is an excellent matching center. I'm sure the Aperion Verus Grand Center is very good, and the Ascend Sierra-1 Center, but I'm not sure about the Swan center.
No sub, I'm in a townhouse, so I won't ever be playing anything near reference.
Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 - great reviews, lots of reviews, signs of harshness or brightness only mentioned a few times
Aperion Audio Verus Grand Bookshelf Speakers - Weaker bass (don't really mind), not sure about the highs
Swan D2.1SE - Perhaps the smoothest/warm sounding of this bunch?
For now I'm not looking at used equipment. Local choices are very limited, so I'm leaning towards internet options. I realize I have nothing to lose with companies like Aperion but I'm looking for opinions before I do anything.
50% Lossless Music(electronic, rock, 80s) | 40% Hulu, HBOGO, Youtube | 10% Bluray
The thing I love most about the AV123 ELT525 towers is how smooth they sound, never fatiguing or bright. However, I want better soundstage, clarity for TV and movies, and imaging.
With a budget of $1000, I want to start a new system with just fronts; later I will want to get the matching center, and even later, surrounds.
I had the entire AV123 ELT525 setup, and was never impressed with the center and took it out of my setup because I often had a hard time hearing dialogue. So whatever I decide to upgrade to, I want to make sure there is an excellent matching center. I'm sure the Aperion Verus Grand Center is very good, and the Ascend Sierra-1 Center, but I'm not sure about the Swan center.
No sub, I'm in a townhouse, so I won't ever be playing anything near reference.
Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 - great reviews, lots of reviews, signs of harshness or brightness only mentioned a few times
Aperion Audio Verus Grand Bookshelf Speakers - Weaker bass (don't really mind), not sure about the highs
Swan D2.1SE - Perhaps the smoothest/warm sounding of this bunch?
For now I'm not looking at used equipment. Local choices are very limited, so I'm leaning towards internet options. I realize I have nothing to lose with companies like Aperion but I'm looking for opinions before I do anything.