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I am upgrading my front L & R speakers from M60's to 6K's, this is prompting a reappraisal of my system & how best to enjoy it.

Our TV room is 2.7m x 5m with one end having the TV setup - currently a 77" LG G3, Sony BDP800, Humax freesat, HD 621, 568.2mm, M60's, 5KHC, 2 x D1500's with 2 x DSP33's as rears.
We sit 3m or so from the screen , the rear wall has (full) floor to ceiling bookshelves. When I get the 6K's the D1500's will go.

My only current music source is a Mac feeding lossless files to the F80 in the living room.
In the past I have used Airports to distribute music, but am considering a WiiM or WiiM pro as I will be able to use a digital input on the 568. The optical input is used by the TV.

I have a couple of questions:

- Is the WiiM pro a significant upgrade over the basic offering, is there a better (comparably priced) alternative?

As funds become available would upgrading the centre to a 5200 be a better use of the cash than getting a sub?
Sub-question (pun intended ) The room volume is circa 1270 cu ft, were I to get one for movie LFE what would you recommend?

Thanks, Nick

Is your 5KC 96/24? Presume so. I would consider an amp board check, a service which won’t cost the earth. Check out SWPNT on here. The tweeter might benefit from a refresh too. I think the 5KC can work fine with 6Ks, especially in the room size you have. I do like the 5200, not tried the SE, so can’t say much there. Other than look however, I can’t recall key differences between the 5KC and 5200C. Sure there are some, I just can’t recall them, I released my M kit some time ago. Had 6K and 7K too for awareness in a slightly larger room but not by much.

Re the WiiM, I have 2 Pro plus models I went straight for these over the other 2 models, I think they are good value. I like the app interface and sound. You can also eq the sound which might be of interest. MS200’s are about used, that might be an option too. You can play around and connect either option to the 6Ks or via the 568. For £250 or thereabouts I think the WiiM pro plus is a pretty solid choice and easy to sell on if you wanted to get something more exotic.

Re subwoofers - I would not do anything until you’ve adjusted to the 6Ks. You might not feel the need for them. I’d experiment with your existing subs (if allowed) before pulling the trigger on anything else, knowing you know them in room. Given the prodigious bass output of the 6Ks you’ll likely find that you will need some large sub box options to surpass them.

Thanks for the input. Steve has recapped my system & is supplying the 6K’s!!
The 5KHC will be in use for a while at least so I’ll see how I get on.

They are now in Cornwall & sound magnificent 😀😀. I don’t think a sub is required!!
Now I need to sell the M60’s & D1500’s…..