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  1. MikeLC

    Newbie: help needed

    Geoff, This is definately targeted as something to get my feet wet and tide me over, but I am looking for reasonable performance. While I can't find a set to listen to, I think this will be a reasonable combination for me. I have a shelf behind my listening position (center of room) that I...
  2. MikeLC

    Subwoofers: Yamaha Model YST-SW205 vs AR Model PR808

    Well, I thought I had ordered the Sony SA-WM40, though I had heard it was discountinued, I was pleased to have found it. Then, I got an e=mail from the manufacturer saying it was gone, and these others were available. Aside from the bait and switch issue, any opinons or thoughts comparing...
  3. MikeLC

    Newbie: help needed

    Allrightythen, Price wise, I can do the following: Main: Diamond 8.2 Surround: Diamond 8.1 Center: Diamond Center Sub: Sony SA-WM40 The question is, will these work and play well together?
  4. MikeLC

    Newbie: help needed

    I'm not adverse to putting this together over time, as long as it's 'livable' now... I'm probably looking at bookshelf speakers for now, makes more sense with my space. I do have a set of KEF C Series (about 10 years old) that I could put into service at least temporarily... They have stands...
  5. MikeLC

    Newbie: help needed

    I understand the issue between spending on speakers and spendng on receiver...I figured that this receiver should last a long time and handle almost anything I throw at it, and I hoped I would get decent speakers and then upgrade into something that could do it more justice. I started looking...
  6. MikeLC

    Newbie: help needed

    Chris, Thanks, that's a good comment, unfortunately, the speakers go with the housemate...so I was trying to find a good 'still sounds good but I can afford it' price. I'll check into what you mentioned, I had been considering: Onkyo H500 JBL SCS-150 I also appreciate the ideas of...
  7. MikeLC

    Newbie: help needed

    Hello folks, Well, I'm fairly new to the scene and looking for a decent 'starter' kit. I have recently picked up a Denon 3803 receiver, and am looking for a set of surround sound (4 + center) speakers and a subwoofer. I don't have a great deal to spend on this, but can do something in the...
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