Hey guys & gals,
I'm working on putting a new set up together, just picked up the speakers today and will be picking up the sub(s) soon.
Speakers:
Ascend CMT340SE Mains (L&R)
Ascend CMT340SE Center
Ascend CBM170SE surrounds (only 2 for now)
Sub I'm planning on is HSU Research VTF-15H MK2. I'll probably buy one at first and pick up a second later. It's a big room i'm putting it in so will likely want two.
The reciever is the area i need the most advice in. Obviously there is a change in technology taking place right now with all the latest stuff supporting HDMI 2.0 (or HDMI 2.0a), HDCP 2.2, and often Atmos as well. I really don't need any of these right now, but i definitely want to have HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 for futureproofing, Atmos I really doubt I'd ever use. I'd like 7.2, but would go 5.2 for now if the deal made sense. Also i've been told i should try to get Audyssey MultEQ XT32 ("platinum"), which means for new models that will have the HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 i'm going to need to stick with Denon and Marantz. Denon's AVR-X5200W seems to be the best fit i've seen so far and can be had for around $1200, but I'm also trying to keep the prices down as much as I can while keeping the power output reasonable to power these decently high end speakers.
What do you guys recommend? If there is something coming out soon that i shoudl wait for let me know. If the MultEQ XT32 isn't worth the big price tag chime in as well. I'm going to post a poll if you guys think the XT32 is worth it or not.
Thanks!