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Go with a Harman Kardon AVR-230 or 330. Though the watts per channel are lower, these recievers actually push more overall sound output, because they use the power more efficiently then other recievers. I had a Pioneer reciver that boasted 100 watts per channel but when I compared it to the HK...

If you are using your speaker system for movie surround sound, then use the sub. If you are using it for music, forget the sub... If you want really good, clear, and loud music sound, you want two or four matching floor standing, full range, 3 way speakers with built in 8" to 12" woofers. It...

Don't use the TV speakers. They are likely much lower quality then your surround speakers, plus the drivers won't mach with the other speakers drivers. You'll also lose a lot of sound quality when running the signal through so many devices. -Cameron

If you want some really great HT furniture, check out cinema tech, they make some of the most comfortable and gorgeous AV furniture. -Cameron

Draper is one of the best screen manufacturers in the industry. I'd recommend the Draper premier series screens. They are motorized ceiling screens and are tentioned so that they will remain completely flat when in use. You can get them in either 4:3 or 16:9 in sizes ranging up to 162". They...

Marc- I hope this helps, Put the staples in the studs and then tie your cables to it using cable ties, this makes them easier to move later, plus you won't damage the wire. I'd recommend 16-2 or better for your speaker wire. Don't run the cables beside power wires for more than 4 feet at a...

X-box can display 480 progressive scan (which is what most DVD players display) and i've heard it can possibly do 720 progressive as well. -Cameron

Boy, that really takes the cake.:) There are a couple of reasons why i would advise you against plasma screens though. One: the average life on a plasma is only about 5 years. Two: they burn in very quickly. And three: the cost of repairing a plasma is nearly one third the price of the cost that...