Help on what is needed to power home theatre and zone 2

[kytihu]

I'm moving into a new place and need some guidance on what its going to take to get the home theatre set up.

My tv area is kinda small (roughly 14' x 25') and I'm looking to put together a traditional 5.1 speaker system, probably with bookshelf speakers. The trouble is not what speakers, but what receiver I'm going to need. I'm thinking of using an Onkyo 603 to power this setup. Additionally, I have 3 in-ceiling speakers throughout the rest of the house and 1 more outside on the patio. I understand the Onkyo 603 has Zone 2 capability, but only 2 "B" speaker hookups, so I guess that won't work since I have 4 "B" speakers.

What are my options? Do I need an additional amp? Not sure how to hook up the system.

Thanks ahead of time for any help.

 

[Snap]

I just posted an on another thread for some one that is in your boat. But forget the Onkyo and the "B" speakers. That will frusterate you in the long run.

Get the RX-V659 and it has powered Zone 2 and you will like the fact that you can have XM radio going on (or what ever you want playing in zone 2) and yet be watching a DVD in the living room in 5.1 surround sound!

There is a bunch of other stuff that I could say about the 659 but it is awesome. So that is my recomendation.