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Take a look at the Denon 3806 and the Pioneer Elite VSX72 or 74. There are quite a few threads with similar needs. Do a quick search. YC

For your speakers, I would look into a Onix package. I've heard the Axiom VP150 at a friend's house, but I think that the Rocket RSC200 is the superior center channel. Being that you plan on using your set up for majority HT, this is probably the most imp speaker, IMO. Take a look at the...

Shoot, I'll buy everyone a round of shots if you can get me into next years CES!!!:D Seriously, somebody get me into CES and I will buy a round or two. YC

There's reason why they have a cult like following. The speakers are awesome, and the customer service is amazing. The finish of the speakers are quite honestly beautiful. Majority of the people who buy Onix and post on the forum are pretty knowledgable and have heard a lot of speakers. The rave...

I'm surprised that I'm the first Rocket owner to post. I can tell you about the 760's since I own a pair. I would say that the sound is very neutral. I'm not much of an expert in regards to delineating what I am hearing. I do know that the speakers are crystal clear. I turn off my sub during 2...

Add Onix Rockets to your list. Go to the forum on their website to see if there is anyone in your area that will let you audition their speakers. You will find nothing but praise on this site regarding Onix. YC

Return the HDMI cable to BB. Buy one at blue jeans cable I can't personally attest to the quality of these cables, but they are the cheapest that I have seen on the internet. Don't buy the crap they try to feed you at BB regarding more expensive cables. HDMI is a digital cable, so there will...

Even if you get very small speakers (very feasible), the difficulty with your situation is the no wires rule. Unless you are a really good do-it-yourself kinda guy, you may consult an professional installer. I would take your wife to an installer that has a nice showroom with one set up vs the...

You should upgrade anyways...just because you have the urge..:D

An initial investment of a couple of hundred dollars into something she likes may increase your budget. :D

Take a look on the specials page They have a 5.1 set up with their Ref 0.5's for $999 shipped. I think this would warrant strong consideration for a small to midsized HT room. YC

Pioneer Elite vsx-72 and 74 upconvert to HDMI so you only need one connection to the TV. YC

Have you looked at Onix Take a look at their Reference 0.5 monitors. If you call or email, you can easily get a lower price than their listed. If you do a search on Onix in the forum, you will find nothing but good things said... good luck, YC

I don't have any personal experience with this system, but I can't imagine that this sounds that good. I do have experience with Sony wireless headphones. They are ok for everday TV...but the sound quality sucks, lots of interference. I think you would be much happier with even a 3.1 system...

Arthur, Sorry, I was being a little ornery. Didn't mean to offend you. Peter, As for HSU subs, I love my VTF-3. Thanks for the good workmanship. YC

Do you work for HSU? Don't get me wrong either. I have a HSU myself, some of my best friends are HSU owners...but your post is a little effusive

I would get real speakers. No offense. yc

$3000 That's a good budget. Let me tell you what I did with my three grand. Bought myself a nice moderate receiver Pioneer VSX72 for about $1000. I was debating between that and the new Denon 3806. Both have HDMI switching. It is nice to have one cable from the receiver to the TV, esp if you...

Do a search on Subs, and you will find that this subject has been extensively discussed. The bottom line is that most people will recommend SVS or HSU. If you spend a little more to get yourself a really good sub from SVS or HSU, you will not need to upgrade for a long time.

Look at Onix They are having a lot of specials, including Bstock. With your budget, you can get a lot of good speakers..... YC

Staples....3M makes these brackets with removable adhesive in white..... The most elegant choice would be to run wire behind your drywall from the attic if possible. It's not as difficult as it may seem.... YC

As for the Ipod Nano connectivity...the VSX 72/74 uses a proprietary cable that comes with the receiver that connects to the data input on the bottom of the nano. Other (larger) Ipods are able to output sound through the digital jack, but the nano cannot. Basically, the nano doesn't work with...

I'll second the Elite suggestion. You could also get the VSX72 for around a $1000. You get the same power output. The difference is a few connections that the 72 lacks....USB, ilink....if you don't need those features, then you could save a few hundred dollars yc

Well, Mike beat me to the punch. I had 3K for speakers and I recently purchased Onix Rockets 760 towers and a RSC200 Center channel with a Hsu VTF3 MKII. My rears were already built in, so I only had to worry about my front 3. However, AV123 is having a special this month where they are throwing...

Yes, without a doubt. The 250 is a very nice bookshelf. They are not small speakers. You should post this question on the av123forum about the center and subwoofer. I would stick with the onix center, but you don't necessarily have to go with a Rocket sub. I would call onix customer service and...

I can see why you feel like that about Pioneer. They do make very cheap entry level stuff, so image can be an issue. At any rate, I actually bought a VSX72, which is essentially the same except for lacking a USB/Ilink connection. Didn't feel that I would make use of them. As for speakers...

I would only use one. If you have a nice receiver, you can calibrate accordingly. Or if you have a receiver that self calibrates-even better. yc

What did you decide to get? Just curious. yc

You can use any speaker as the center. Most people will tell you that timbre matching is very important for multichannel HT. If you use the same speaker, then you've got that settled. Some people do this out of preference and not out of necessity. Most center channels do have dual midrange...

Your receiver shouldn't have any problems powering small speakers with your receiver. I used to have an older Denon 1803, that I really enjoyed. Did you take a look at the SVS site. Their 5.1 set up looks very nice for a similar price to the Infinity (cheaper even). Again, I think the big bonus...