Expanding on 2.1 Setup (1 Viewer)

[ZZJE123]

I have two questions dealing with expanding the home theater setup I currently have (2.1) to a true 5.1 system. I recently acquired a receiver (Panasonic sa ht67), 2 bookshelf speakers (Boston Acoustics HD5) and a sub-woofer (not sure of the brand, I think it is Panasonic as well) from a friend. My first question has to do with the receiver. The reason why my friend gave it to me was because it did not have a remote, and that was needed to activate the surround speakers, so he replaced his reciever and gave me the old one. Now I would like to be able to activate any speakers I add, but the OEM remote control seems to be on the expensive side on most websites. My question is, can this receiver be controlled by a universal remote (and it must be able to activate the speakers)? Such as this one: http://www.amazon.com/URC-Universal-Control-Components-Favorite/dp/B001KC08A4
My second question has to do with the surround speakers. From my research, I have found that having identical speakers for the rear to the front is always ideal for a setup. However, I cannot find identical Boston Acoustics HD5s anywhere on the internet, or nearby. Since I am a little impatient, I was wondering if having a pair of similar speakers would suffice as I am not an audiophile, such as these: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B1000-4-Inch-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B000OG88KY/ref=sr_1_32?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1356448570&sr=1-32&keywords=center+rear+home+theater+speakers
The woofers are the exact same size as the Boston Acoustics, although the tweeter and response ranges differ, would the speakers sound similar enough to where the sound difference isn't very noticeable?
These also seem to be an option as the response range is closer to being what the Bostons are, even though the woofer size is different:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-B652-2-Inch-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1356450985&sr=1-2&keywords=bookshelf+speaker
or maybe, even, these:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Technical+Pro+-+Bookshelf500+5%26%2334%3B+Bookshelf+Speakers+(Pair)/6937307.p?id=1218816103401&skuId=6937307#tab=overview
Considering the center speaker serves an entirely different function from the rest, I am not worried if it is identical or not.
Any help is appreciated!

 

[schan1269]

Here is your remote, you'll need it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-EUR7502XD0-Remote-Control-for-SAHT67-SC-HT67-and-PVD-2233-/160935730387?pt=US_Remote_Controls&hash=item2578845cd3
As for speakers, you can buy anything you wish. As trying to stay inexpensive, Dayton is your best choice. The Sony 2nd.

 

[ZZJE123]

Here is your remote, you'll need it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-EUR7502XD0-Remote-Control-for-SAHT67-SC-HT67-and-PVD-2233-/160935730387?pt=US_Remote_Controls&hash=item2578845cd3
As for speakers, you can buy anything you wish. As trying to stay inexpensive, Dayton is your best choice. The Sony 2nd.

Oh, thanks! I guess the remote is necessary.

 

[ZZJE123]

Or, and this is probably the way I will go, I can buy two pair of the Dayton Audio speakers, so that way the front and rear match, and use my Boston Acoustics as a center speaker, and it would still be the same price. My one last question is, can I plug both Boston Acoustics into the "center speaker" plug in the receiver and still have sound come out of both?

 

[schan1269]

Those are "The Deep Discount" garbage.
If you have to have this cheap, like you already said...why not buy three Dayton, and use those on the front...and the two speakers you have now...on the surround. Problem solved.

 

[ZZJE123]

Those are "The Deep Discount" garbage.
If you have to have this cheap, like you already said...why not buy three Dayton, and use those on the front...and the two speakers you have now...on the surround. Problem solved.

Thanks! Yes I realized that after doing some research into them. I completely changed the previous post after realizing this, as I have figured out what I am going to do. The Dayton speakers, that come in pairs, seem to be really good for the price!

 

[wrigbrede]

the receiver and still have sound come out of bothhttp://www.hometheaterforum.com/content/type/61/id/172648/