Smart upgrades

[marshall]

So I bought r820s for the front to replace my eosone e400s and picking up a rc35 today. Was wondering what's a good next step, I'm running a Onkyo rz-810 receiver so I was thinking of upgrading my Klipsch sub 12. It's been ok but wasn't sure if adding something like a line conditioner mine be better to spend money on first. Eventually I want something like rp 280s for the fronts but that's down the road. Also at what point do people generally consider adding amps . I mostly just use it for home theater. Thanks in advance

 

[JohnA]

Klipsch speakers use so little power outboard amps are pointless for additional power.  If you are doing it for sound quality, you should look at your receiver or Pre/Pro first. 

 

There is a thread in the forums describing the great positive benefits to the sound of a member's system from testing it with and without a power line conditioner, until he discovered he was only moving the power cord to the TV. 

 

There is a research paper on the effects of multiple subwoofers in a room.  It has been posted here a few times.  The cost/benefit seems to peak at 4 near the middle of each wall.  Two midwall, front and rear, is another good point.  I suggest you *add* a 15" sub next.  You'll get less bass distortion and more even bass throughout the room.