I threw this modest little system together with your help. TY
LMBO at the quality of this for the money. All new. $ 850 US
My budget was $1500. 3 more speakers and i'll hit it.
Onkyo TX-SR503 75w/ch 7.1 (underrated)
Toshiba 3960 CD/DVD (cheap but great)
Yamaha YST-SW215 100w 8" downfire (no, not muddy, tight)
Axiom M22Ti's on 16" stands (versatile, accurate)
Need 2 surrounds and a CC for 5.1 in a 12 x 12 AV room.
And a medium TV. (obviously not in this budget)
Combined 3 remotes into Onkyo remote.
Axioms were shipped fast and perfect. Other stuff local.
Had fun. Very Happy. Surprised too.