Hello everybody. A few questions about AV Receivers...
I'm building a 5.1 home theater in a small living room around 5 separate B&W DM602 S3 bookshelf loudspeakers. (Every position will have the exact same speaker, including the center channel)
My question is mainly about AV receivers...
If I'm going to do a 5.1 setup is there still advantages of purchasing a 7.1 / 9.1 capable AV receiver?
I don't see myself expanding to more speakers but I'm just wondering if I can get a superior AV receiver if I purchase one that is 7.1 or 9.1 capable...
Or should I simply get one that is only 5.1 capable?
They seem inexpensive, and I'm wondering if that translates to "not as good".
I decided to keep my Rotel RA-1062 integrated amp for better sound with music, so I will need a receiver with left and right pre-outs to hook up to the Rotel integrated, which will drive the left and right speakers for movies also.
Specific AV receiver recommendations would be great too.
I'm willing to go as high as $1500 if I will get something fantastic - otherwise I'd be happier in the $1000 range.
Thanks everyone.
Oh, and simple to use and a lack of unnecessary bells and whistles would be great.