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I've been brought into the modern age of stereo kicking a screaming. I have two standmounts with an Arcam receiver and an Onkyo DVD player. We watch movies on a 20" screen on an old CRT. We haven't watched broadcast TV for at least 8 yrs. I've found that I like the stand mounts with a sub...

Not blasphemy at all. I just wanted to point that out because I don't believe the REL's would be a good choice if movies were the mainstays. John

I've auditioned a number of subwoofers with Maggies - MC1's, 12's and 1.6's. The best I've heard are REL's. I've auditioned for music only, so I'm not sure they would be the best for home theatre. John

I've been on a long time search for a system that is priced close to what you are looking for that is mainly for music, for me, and some movies, for the my wife. I've been disappointed with the 5.1 set ups when played for music. What I've found is a good 2.1.1 (2 mains, center and subwoofer)...

I agree - I've never had floorstanders. I like the sound the standmounts have. John

For what you're trying to do, you really need to go used. There are tremendous deals on e-bay for what you are trying to accomplish. My advice is going with something like the Onkyo stereo that was mentioned before. That model is the 50 watt model and is probably too small for the volumes...

I've had many NAD amps and while shopping I've audition Rotel. While mine have all been in lower power models, my latest amp, an Arcam AVR 100, sounds superior to me. I've always looked for the NAD sound with the same imaging but with a bit more depth to the sound. The Arcam gives that to me...

I don't think you'll find a retail outlet, but if you contact Axiom, they have customers who have volunteered to allow folks to come have a listen in their homes. John

Although I listen to music, almost exclusively, in stereo, I can tell you I've had good success with Onkyo with a stereo set up. So, I can give a thumbs up on the 606. Onkyo seems to be a good value brand. My first receiver was a Yamaha many years ago. It has been trouble free all these...

You've only mentioned audio at this point. If that's the case then my advice would be to stick with stereo (two speakers). You can get some pretty nice speakers for your $500 budget. You've got a very nice receiver. It would be a shame to match it up with speakers of lesser quality. My...

I thought I'd update my thread. I purchased an Arcam AVR-100. I decided I didn't want to spend the money to get an AVR-300 or 350 right now and the AVR-100 will allow me to upgrade with an additional power amp later. The AVR-100, unlike the AVR-250 and 280, has pre-outs for all speakers...

lsiberian may have graduated 1 year ago. I graduated 36 yrs. ago and I'm here to tell you he's right on the money. (pun intended) I went back to my teens and added up all the money I've made and if I would have saved just 10% I would have a few million in the bank now. Unfortunately, I didn't...

Sounds like you're going to have a great room. The M-80's will take a lot of power, so bi-amping is a good idea. It'll be above your budget, but you can get the Axiom's in a wood finish that sounds like it would go great in your room. Because you're going to have such good bass with that 600...

Welcome to the forum. I'm in a similar situation in that I have a music background. As far as hooking the computer up for music, I have mine hooked up 99% of the time I'm on the computer. Right now I'm listening to classical music from a radio station through my computer as I type. I live...

I don't have any experience with the Jamo's, but the sound you seem to be going for matches the B&W sound. It could be that you need to be looking at different speakers. In addition to B&W's you might try some Monitor Audio if you listen to mostly classical and PSB's if more rock. They all...

I've owned a number of NAD amps and love their sound also. I've auditioned many Arcam with Magnepan and Vandersteen and found them to be similar to NAD, but better. I've not heard the Cambridge, so can't comment on that brand. The NAD always seemed to be "quality" watts. I'm always looking...

Thanks nitnin, I want it strictly for music, but my wife wants movies. The AVR 100 does have pre-outs. So, it sounds like if I get the AVR 100 now, and later add a matching amp for stereo while using the AVR 100 for a pre-amp, I should have the best of both worlds. Right? Thanks for the...

$300-$400 right now. In a few months if I'm still looking, maybe up to $1,000. Your AVR 350 is worth more than that. John

Thanks Gregg, If I end up going the AVR 350 route, it will be awhile before I'm able to spend that much. Unless, of course, I could get it for the "right price." (from the buyers standpoint);) John

I'm looking at used Arcam AVR's from the AVR 100 to the AVR 350. Of special interest are the AVR 250 and AVR 280. Right now they would have enough power for my Monitor Audio stand mounts. In the future I plan to get some Magnepan MGMC-1's. I don't think the AVR 250/280 would have enough...