Which speakers to upgrade first?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by schultz

Do you think my fronts are the "weakest" of my components? If so, what would you recommend on a very tight budget?

Not the weakest whatsoever...... but you could move them to the rears etc..... I just think for the most noticeable improvement you'll want to address the area that handles the majority of the audio, which is the front sound-stage........

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by schultz

I know I don't have good pics in my gallery yet, but please take a look at my HT and let me know what you would upgrade and what you would keep (on a tight budget).

Fronts: Infinity P250's
Center: Klipsch C-1
Rears: Klipsch S-1's
Sub: Velodyne DPS-10

Since you mentioned you are on a tight budget, the Klipsch F-1s match the rest of your speakers and MSRP is $550 per pair. I'm sure they can be found for less than MSRP by now. But first, I would try what has already been recommended with repositioning your current speakers. Also, have you calibrated them with the Audyssey auto speaker setup or an SPL meter?

[Go Blue]

Originally Posted by Silo5

Since you mentioned you are on a tight budget, the Klipsch F-1s match the rest of your speakers and MSRP is $550 per pair. I'm sure they can be found for less than MSRP by now. But first, I would try what has already been recommended with repositioning your current speakers. Also, have you calibrated them with the Audyssey auto speaker setup or an SPL meter?

I have calibrated with Audyssey a few times, but not with a meter. I think that since I am "choking" my system, it is affecting the Audyssey readings.

[Driver_King]

It depends. Have you heard the Monitor 50's compared to your current speakers? The Monitor 50's and CS2 can be found cheap but that doesn't mean a thing if you don't like the sound.

[Go Blue]

OK, I have these, http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Primu.../dp/B0002ADEU6, for my fronts. I can upgrade to these, http://www.infinitysystems.com/home/...USA&Country=US, for $238 for the pair and move my curent fronts to the back. Do you think it is worth it to get a 4" Midrange Driver and an extra 1" on each of the Low-Frequency Drivers?