many thanks all for your thoughts and knowledge, my current AVR does not support HDMI, could be time for new AVR. there are so many I like..

Many thanks Rodda, appreciate your response and expertise, yes I have noticed that there are 3 newer models starting at SR5004 I believe and they look to be very nice…

Hi all, I am running a AVR that does not support latest sound formats but as my BluRay collection is growing im thinking maybe it is time to replace current…

there was a new Marantz SR-5004 recently ended on ebay for just under $1000

agreed - room looks very nice indeed and very clean. well done.

first of all budget? maybe break it down from audio to video
it is very important to consider venterlation.

jilamint - excellent post - thank you for taking the time to write it. sounds like you really know what you are talking about. I will have to…

just a question as I find this topic very interesting and my computer tech skills are very basic to say the least.. BUT
if you copy your movies onto a…

this is why i never mess with Phase switch/dial - far to complex for me. But I only have 1 sub but a quality one.. I believe in…

absolutly agree.. just like that has been said above.. just another link in the chain.. but in the end its all about the speakers.. but you…

could not have said it better myself.

fair enough, But I bet they sound just as good

Vundaful - thanks for sharing - they are very nice speakers indeed.. they do not look archaic at all, they look fantastic and very well kept..
I have seen…

Although i have never used HK products I know that many people use their HK AVR with great results.

Just to point that it has been mentioned a few times that speakers generally last 10 years.. I believe this is very debateable.. I believe it all depends…

some very good comments are made here.. with most I cant agree more.. nothing i really disagree thats for sure.. very good write up this should help many. …

maxy how right you are in all counts..
the set up you mentioned above is very nice and will serve you well. enjoy
I am the same no dedicated room, no…

Firstly - I agree with you – absolutely agree - if someone went into a specialised Home Theatre store buying everything brand new including projection, including pre/pro and install and…

As long as you can afford to spend this much on equipment and its not going to break the bank or break a happy relationship then I would say no…

sure in walls look great no doubt especially if you need to consider WAF (wife acceptance factor) but like Rodda I prefer the front 3 (L C R) to be…

Everything Rodda said..
I also have a yamaha amp, though looking for a yamaha rxv-663 second hand. though my yammie is connected to a power amp for clean power.. and…

thank you all for your responses, the main reason why we ask as we have been in two minds now in selling at all as this whole selling business has…

Hi all
you have all been very helpful with all my questions.. thank you so much
our auction to sell our house is coming up soon and our agent and auctioneer will…

nice work.. enjoy..

if you are happy with the sound and picture i wouldnt change it. i dont even have hdmi as audio, still using optical as my pre/avr does not support…

mish - that is great news.. we would all like that re a dream offer on your house.. well done and you are right every situation is different.
Zav…

Hels – thank you – though admittingly sense does not always prevail with me as I definitely have made decision is the past that has totally gone against reason, but…

Marantz (like Rod suggested) is used and loved by many.

thanks for the responses, at the very very most we will arrange for to buy this property we like in condition that we sell our house within a certain period.…

i am glad it worked out well for you in the end..