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Originally Posted by shkgrad
Hi Alon,
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I know the Sony receiver isn't the best and is pricy, but I wanted the "system" TV, DVD, Receiver to match/work well together feature/function wise.
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Michael
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Welcome to the forum Michael.
Buying the same brand of electronic components so that they all
match and
work well together is not necessary. For each component buy what gives you the features at a price point that meets your budget.
Alton has given you some good advice, as to considering other receivers than the pricy Sony and starting with a 5.1 system instead of 7.1 (considering the size of your apartment). Universal remotes are certainly handy, but I’d use money to get a subwoofer before spending on a remote.
If you are short of money, beginning with 2 front speakers, adding a center, then surrounds and then a sub is a reasonable way to go (just make sure that all your speakers match when you are finished).