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Here's the deal, I've got these B&Ws and a bad case of upgraditis. I know I don't have the budget to go retail to beat them but from everything I've heard, DIY can easily eclipse them. I'd like to upgrade my LCR and have them be sensitive enough that I don't need the Emotiva XPA-3 I have for the B&Ws. Whether the B&Ws need the amp is another story. I have a Denon AVR-X3700h in a room that is 10.5x15x7 and I don't listen at ridiculous volumes. -24 on the ol' Denon is about our average, -18 for when it's just me lol. Here's some considerations that may or may not make a difference. I have these speakers in an alcove behind the screen so they are right next to a side wall and not a huge gap behind, although the actual first reflection point wall is about 16-20" away. I want a larger soundstage if possible in my tiny room. Taking off the front panels that I had originally helped with this, but even more immersion would be great.
I have been eyeing the DIYSG HT-8s and Erich recommended those for my room in an email exchange. Problem is when will they be in stock?! My upgraditis is getting really bad over here and I need some medicine. Budget is probably around $600 for the 3 because that's what I can get for the B&Ws if I'm a good salesman. Oh, that doesn't include the box supplies, I'll buy those separately. A nice front baffle being included like the HT-8s would be preferred. If I factor in the sale of the XPA-3 then my budget could go up but you're going to have to make a good case because I could always put that mula toward a second boom boom.
So, should I just try to be patient and wait for the HT-8s or do you have something else for me to ponder?
Some pics of my space:
I have been eyeing the DIYSG HT-8s and Erich recommended those for my room in an email exchange. Problem is when will they be in stock?! My upgraditis is getting really bad over here and I need some medicine. Budget is probably around $600 for the 3 because that's what I can get for the B&Ws if I'm a good salesman. Oh, that doesn't include the box supplies, I'll buy those separately. A nice front baffle being included like the HT-8s would be preferred. If I factor in the sale of the XPA-3 then my budget could go up but you're going to have to make a good case because I could always put that mula toward a second boom boom.
So, should I just try to be patient and wait for the HT-8s or do you have something else for me to ponder?
Some pics of my space: