Hey Guys,
I am new here and have a few questions. I am currently using the Klipsch 500m together with the Klipsch r-12sw and a Denon 1400x avr receiver.
I want to upgrade to a surround setup and have been seeing a lot of good reviews on the 8000f’s, so I will probably buy a pair of those and use the 500m's as surround speakers.
My first question is, what is a good center to pair up with these speakers?
I have a few problems since I would rather not hang my tv on the wall (because I am renting at the moment) so there isn't a lot of space for a center speaker. But I’m willing to do it if there are no other possibilities. Is it possible to set the tv on the center (I have the LG C8 65 inch which weighs 25.40 kg)? I currently have my receiver in the middle of the tv stand, I could put the receiver somewhere else, but I think the room there is a bit to small (I would rather not buy a small center just because it will fit if it sounds significantly worse than a bigger one). I provided a picture of my setup down below. The hole where the receiver currently is located is 65cm wide and 30 cm high. I do not think a center in front of the tv will be possible since there is only 6cm from the tv stand to the screen so it would probably block the screen.
Second question is, should I upgrade my subwoofer. I find that the subwoofer is just not quite as good as the speakers. Sounds a bit boomy sometimes and it is not fast at all. It was a 200-euro subwoofer so of course it is more on the cheaper side so it could be expected. I know it is in a bad spot right now since it is behind a chair (we do not have the space the put it somewhere else) but I had it not blocked in my previous place and it was kind of the same.
And last question is, should I upgrade my receiver. Will it do the 8000f's justice?
To sum it up:
What is a good center and what are my options for placing one?
Do I need to upgrade my sub, if yes what is a good one?
Do I need to upgrade my receiver, if yes which one works well with these speakers?
Picture of setup
Thanks in advance, cheers
Paul