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My current setup is simple and was sort of scrimped together while I was bedridden for a long time. Now that I am feeling pretty well recovered I'd like to optimize things. Currently I have ELAC Debut 6.2s FL/FR/C, a couple homemade sealed bookshelf speakers (surprisingly good) I got from Goodwill on the sides, 1x Klipsch R-120sw. Receiver is a Sony str-dh590 (arc, 2.0) and all A/V is being fed by a PC over HDMI. TV is an older low end 4k TCL 55". Overall, this setup sounds very good as is but eventually I'd like to upgrade the TV to a more modern 65 inch with higher refresh rate which will mean I need to upgrade the receiver at least. The "surrounds" are overkill, so I will probably take care of that at the same time. 75% of the time this is used for music/computer stuff, occasionally movies. The Sony actually does pretty well with the setup as is but I need to start looking around. I've gone back through the thread a bit and checked out accessories4less, it looks like something there will work for me. I will likely use the receiver for a long time so some future proofing would be a good idea but bang/buck is most important. Any ideas? Should I wait until the next models are release for deals?
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Thanks for recommendations. I am not opposed to second hand so I will be keeping my eye out. Speaking of second hand I came across a Linn Sizmik 10.25 subwoofer (ahem a "Bass Reinforcement Loudspeaker) for very cheap. Solid sealed overbuild box, very different beast than the Klipsch. This sub notoriously has issues with the built in amp so I knew going in that I would have to get creative if I got it.This thing was at least $1500 new at the turn of the century and has some pretty impressive specs compared to anything else I have played around with: 25 litres. 9Hz - 220Hz frequency response Construction 38mm and 19mm MDF cabinet, horizontally braced. Balanced veneers 500w/1000w (supposedly) power handling I have a small subwoofer amp that claims 300w but that is at 4 ohm so it probably puts out ~120w RMS into the measured 7.5 ohm of the driver. Regardless, it puts out enough power to see what the driver can do. I did a few quick and dirty tests with the setup I currently have: Klipsch is attached to the Sony DH590 still, signal from HDMI, no EQ or room correction. Sizmik signal from analog on motherboard, no EQ applied. Eventually I will use Equalizer APO on this setup, this data is just quick and dirty for now:  The Linn can actually hit frequencies lower than I tested for, even at those DBs it makes your eyeballs vibrate around 20hz. This has been a fun project so far, will be interesting to see how things look after I integrate the rest of the system.
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