Your Opinion Please

[ian1975]

Hi! I just order and upgrade my AV gear, I will change my 703 front speakers for the 802d and the Rotel RSP-1069 for the Classé SSP-800 but don't have the $ to upgrade everything... So my system will be:

Pre-amp processor: Classé SSP-800
Amp: Rotel RMB-1095
front: 802d
center: HTM-7 (700 serie)
back: 705
sub: REL B2
cd player: Rotel RCD-1072
blueray: Panasonic DMP-BD55
Conditioner: APC H15
TV: Pioneer Elite

Will I see and hear an improvement for music and movies? and what is the next change that you guys would do to have your $ worth?

Thanks!!!

[Opus007]

Hi! I just order and upgrade my AV gear, I will change my 703 front speakers for the 802d and the Rotel RSP-1069 for the Classé SSP-800 but don't have the $ to upgrade everything... So my system will be:

front: 802d
center: HTM-7 (700 serie)
back: 705
sub: REL B2
cd player: Rotel RCD-1072
blueray: Panasonic DMP-BD55

Will I see and hear an improvement for music and movies? and what is the next change that you guys would do to have you $ worth?

Thanks!!!

If it was me I would sell the HTM7 center and replace it with one in the 800's series as my next upgrade.It is more important to have your fronts and center matched than your rears.Going from the 703's to the 802d's you should enjoy a vast improvement in movies and music.Enjoy...just my opinion.

[htsteve]

If it was me I would sell the HTM7 center and replace it with one in the 800's series as my next upgrade.It is more important to have your fronts and center matched than your rears.Going from the 703's to the 802d's you should enjoy a vast improvement in movies and music.Enjoy...just my opinion.

Ian1975,

I agree with this comment. The matching center channel is the HTM2D. This is what I have with my 802D's. A great synergy for the front three.

You will hear a big difference going from 703's to the 802D's. All areas (soundstage, dynamics, detail, bass, etc.) from all sources will sound excellent.

The 1095 amp will drive the 802D's nicely, but a more powerfull amp will allow them to really open up the performance. The 802D's really love current.


Enjoy that system, it's very good.

[B_W_Guy]

upgrade the center channel then move on to getting everything into Classé gear. I'm not an expert though. ask your dealer.

[miner]

Nice upgrade - listen then enjoy. FYI, I have an APC H15 in one of my systems. I have tried my amp (Rotel RB-1092) plugged into it and into the wall directly - I could not tell a sonic difference. Best to be protected.

[ian1975]

Thank you for your replies!