Newbie in need of desperate help with selection/setup

[gj47479]

Hi all, I am pretty new to home theatre, I am already addicted!!! I have some questions. First my living room is around 7000 cubic feet because it is connected to kitchen. It will be used as 75% movies/tv; 25% music.i I am thinking about putting together a pair of CM 9s, Centre 2 center channel, axiom qs8s x4 surrounds, and dual HSU vtf3 mtk3 subs. Think about adding some rear in wall or ceiling speakers, maybe even CM1s in the mix. I havent bought anything, I wanted ideas before the huge investment.....Not sure on the receiver or amplifiers, dont have much knowledge there. Is there anything yall can recommend?? What about the setup???? Should I grab rear speakers, and if so which ones

 

[AVRat]

How you set up your system, which type surrounds to use, is dictated a little by how your room is laid out. Pics would help, but you need 5 posts to add them so just add a few miscellaneous posts to get there. If you’re facing the 20’ wall with your back to an open kitchen, you may be just fine with a 5.2 setup using the CM1s.

Since you plan on running dual subs, I’d suggest a receiver/pre-pro that features Audyssey MultiEq XT32. I’m partial to the Denon 4311. And with the CM9s in a room your size, I’d at least add in a 3-channel, 200W+ amp for good measure.