To Upgrade to Atmos or Start Again?

[Serpeant]

I have a 5.1 Krix setup from Prior's original group buy in 2007. It is made up of the Neuphonix, Epicentrix, Equinox and Seismix 5.

Currently it is powered by the Onkyo 875 as Pre and Emotiva XP5 as Power Amp.

I have a few questions if you dont mind....

 

1. The whole set up is about 10 years old. What part of it has lost quality when compared to brand new - ie do I have to start again?

2. Could I get a new Pre-Amp and use the old Onkyo 875 (integrated amp) and Emotiva XP5 (true power amp) to power the speakers of a Dolby 5.1.2 Atmos set up? This way I could power 10 speakers!

3. What Pre-Amp would be good if #2 is possible?

4. Is there a set of ceiling speakers that would match my current set up?

5. If I dont want to install speakers on the ceiling, how bad are floor atmos speakers? I'm just concerned with the wiring and cables everywhere! Currently the cables go under the carpet so there are none in sight!

Edited August 22, 2017 by Serpeant

[hopefullguy]

10 yo krix speakers/sub... they are just run in matey nothing wrong there.

the rest well more informed than me will post i am sure.

[jutta]

The XPA-5 is fine. I'd look at upgrading the Pre-amp/AVR stage - possibly a Marantz 6011 would be a good fit and stepping up from there budget depending.

[jutta]

http://www.qualifi.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=vmj_genx_SR.tpl&product_id=59333&category_id=140&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1049

 

[betty boop]

Upgrade avr, add some krix in ceilings and set

[sero]

agree with the boys.. upgrade to a nice marantz pre in your price range.. Get some more krix in ceilings , get an xpa 7 as well and your set.