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Looking to upgrade my setup.

Hi y'all! I'm pretty much a rookie when it comes to high end audio. As a musician my ears are pretty tuned but I only recently have gained appreciation to potentials of audio systems. Currently I'm running a pair of Energy cb-20 bookshelves through an entry level Denon reciever. I also have an m and k double 12" sub. The problem I have with it is that the highs seem rather harsh and it is lacking mid bass. I'm hoping to get a system with smoother highs and more punch an the snares and kick drums. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as a new amp and speakers? I really like the sub so I'd like something that wont be drowned out by the m&k beast. Thanks!
rolsson
elevick
2,439 posts
 
If set up properly, the M&K should never drown out the speakers. Are you running the speaker cables through the sub or just an RCA jack? Make sure that the sub isn't set higher than 80hz. Do you have the volume set too high?

Finally, where is the sub placed? If it's too boomy, try moving it into the room a little more. It should never be in a corner or in a cabinet.

Solve this problem before you add a new amp to the issue.
rolsson OP
2 posts
 
Thanks a bunch for the input. I took a trip down to the local high end stereo store. I pretty much fell in love with a pair of Dynaudio monitors. I also grabbed a used NAD integrated amp. They had a really warm sound that I needed in a rather large living room with hardwood floors. I'm also going to pick up an Arcam cd player as soon as I can scrounge up some more cash. My next project is upgrading my bedroom surround sound system. I currently have a Chiro c800 preamp that I'm looking to pair with a 5 channel amp. Any suggestions? Thanks
toddnkaya
457 posts
 
Which Dynaudio monitors ?
Enjoy your new purchase!
donjr
1,311 posts
 
Love the NAD integrated's. Good choice.
tbromgard
787 posts
 
Perhaps try an NAD cd player instead of Arcam. They look great next to a NAD amp, and the sound is excellent.
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