My current setup is Acoustic Research PS428 towers (with built in 8" subs), an AR AR2C center, and 4 energy take ones for the 4 surrounds. I'm leaning towards either the m60 or m80, a Vp150, and QS8 surrounds. The room is 30'x14'x7'. Right now I've only got about $1000, but I'll be upgrading in stages.
I guess what I'm looking for is opinions on what would make the most sense to upgrade first. I'd really like new towers but I'd lose the 8" powered subs and would have to go back to the energy sub that was included in the take 5.1 package. I guess I'm the only one that can decide this, so my other question:
The speakers can only be about 12 feet apart, and I'll be sitting nearly 18 feet back. How will the imaging be at these distances? I've read they should be the distance.
For this size room, should I go with the m60 or m80? And when I get a sub, the HSU VTF-2 or VTF-3? The VTF-3 is a bit more then I'd like to spend, but it would make a big difference I'd wait and get it.
