Help with Home Theater (1 Viewer)

[John_Y]

I am getting ready to buy the equipment for my first home theater. I remodeled the basement and have prewired it for a surround sound system. I have been looking at Yamaha Receivers. Best Buy has a series, like HTR-5280 whereas Tweeter has a series, like RXV-620. Can someone tell me how to compare these receivers made by the same company?
Also, I have been looking at speakers. I like the Polk RM6600 series and have also looked at the Infinity HTS20 series. I just found the Home Theater Direct website and their Level 3 package looks good.
I also read some good things about the Kenwood VR-510 on this site and also have read about the Yahama HTR-5490.
I want to spend between $1,000 and $1,500 for the receiver and speakers.
I will appreciate any comments or suggestions you can give me.
Thanks.

 

[Jerome Grate]

Welcome aboard, you are about to do the one thing that's still edged in my memory. It was great when I finished my basement and when I finally took the time to get the right equipment and run the surround wire inside the drop ceiling I felt great. I had the older generation Kenwood before going to Harman Kardon, but the 510 does look really good.
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