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ThomasW made a very good point in the Anthem/Outlaw thread. "...everything except receivers and some pre/pro's should be purchased with the idea of it being an investment."
Anyway I have been thinking about my own personal upgrade path and would be interested in hearing other peoples plans. Just for the record here is my current system.
TV: Mits 27" age 10 yrs
Rec: Yam 595 age 1.5 yrs
DVD: Tosh 3109 age 1.5 yrs
Speakers: Energy eXl 16, eXLC, eXl-S8 sub, age 1.5 yrs,
Surrounds: Point 1e age 10 yrs
VCR: Mits U53 - age 10 yrs
LD: Pioneer cld-?? - age 10 yrs
My current plans. As it stands, nothing is getting upgraded unless it breaks. At the moment the VCR has been problematic since the summer, so it is on the replace list. But seeing as I don't use it that much there really isn't a great need to replace it right now. I hope for all of my new gear to last 5 years. On the whole I'm still quite happy with my system. The TV really needs an upgrade, but I'm waiting for more money for a nice big screen.
But let's fast forward time a bit and here's how I see the next 5 years unfolding. After the VCR gets replaced I've got a feeling that the TV will be the next item that needs to be replaced. Just going by age alone. Depending on where I'm living and what I can afford, chances are I'll just replace it with a better quality 27" Why? two reasons, space and cost. I'm pretty sure I'll be in an apt for the next 5 years and my entertainment unit will not fit anything bigger. To go to a larger set will mean I need a TV stand and a component rack. This will add to the total cost of a new set. Sure I'll need a new rack eventually, but I'd really like to wait. Plus when I get the big screen, I can move the 27" into the bedroom. When the LD player dies, it will not be replaced. By that time I will only have 2 LD's in my collection that probably won't be on DVD, I hope, but you never know, maybe I'll find a good deal on a used LD player.
Next on the upgrade path will be my speakers. This will be difficult as I will be using my Yammie to drive whatever new speakers I buy, but I'll be looking to make these speakers the last ones I buy for a long time. So chances are I'll do the front soundstage first with the goal to move the new mains to rear effects. The thing that has got me really intrigued is the DIY speaker kits. Especially those links that ThomasW has provided.
For subs, I'll be willing to DIY or go with a couple of the SVS, but that means I need a house.
Following closely on the heals of the speakers will be something along the lines of a Den 3801. I figure over the next few years, sound formats will have stabalized, I hope. And a nice AV rec with pre-outs will satisfy those speakers. Then I can add outboard amplification as time goes on. Ideally if I can swing the funds, I'd buy the AV receiver and speakers all at the same time.
Lastly will be the big screen TV and DVD player. I'd really like to get a nice combo that works well together. Hopefully by that time I've settled into my house and have the room to fit in the TV.
Then we begin all over again.
Paul
There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.
Anyway I have been thinking about my own personal upgrade path and would be interested in hearing other peoples plans. Just for the record here is my current system.
TV: Mits 27" age 10 yrs
Rec: Yam 595 age 1.5 yrs
DVD: Tosh 3109 age 1.5 yrs
Speakers: Energy eXl 16, eXLC, eXl-S8 sub, age 1.5 yrs,
Surrounds: Point 1e age 10 yrs
VCR: Mits U53 - age 10 yrs
LD: Pioneer cld-?? - age 10 yrs
My current plans. As it stands, nothing is getting upgraded unless it breaks. At the moment the VCR has been problematic since the summer, so it is on the replace list. But seeing as I don't use it that much there really isn't a great need to replace it right now. I hope for all of my new gear to last 5 years. On the whole I'm still quite happy with my system. The TV really needs an upgrade, but I'm waiting for more money for a nice big screen.
But let's fast forward time a bit and here's how I see the next 5 years unfolding. After the VCR gets replaced I've got a feeling that the TV will be the next item that needs to be replaced. Just going by age alone. Depending on where I'm living and what I can afford, chances are I'll just replace it with a better quality 27" Why? two reasons, space and cost. I'm pretty sure I'll be in an apt for the next 5 years and my entertainment unit will not fit anything bigger. To go to a larger set will mean I need a TV stand and a component rack. This will add to the total cost of a new set. Sure I'll need a new rack eventually, but I'd really like to wait. Plus when I get the big screen, I can move the 27" into the bedroom. When the LD player dies, it will not be replaced. By that time I will only have 2 LD's in my collection that probably won't be on DVD, I hope, but you never know, maybe I'll find a good deal on a used LD player.
Next on the upgrade path will be my speakers. This will be difficult as I will be using my Yammie to drive whatever new speakers I buy, but I'll be looking to make these speakers the last ones I buy for a long time. So chances are I'll do the front soundstage first with the goal to move the new mains to rear effects. The thing that has got me really intrigued is the DIY speaker kits. Especially those links that ThomasW has provided.
For subs, I'll be willing to DIY or go with a couple of the SVS, but that means I need a house. Following closely on the heals of the speakers will be something along the lines of a Den 3801. I figure over the next few years, sound formats will have stabalized, I hope. And a nice AV rec with pre-outs will satisfy those speakers. Then I can add outboard amplification as time goes on. Ideally if I can swing the funds, I'd buy the AV receiver and speakers all at the same time.
Lastly will be the big screen TV and DVD player. I'd really like to get a nice combo that works well together. Hopefully by that time I've settled into my house and have the room to fit in the TV.
Then we begin all over again.
Paul
There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.
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