System setup - Advice needed (1 Viewer)

[uhomebody]

I had my new house pre-wired for 6.1 (ceiling speakers). I also wire ran for a pair of outdoor speakers (through a volume control switch). Both the theater and outdoor speakers will have to be ran through my theater receiver. At this point, the only piece of this puzzle I have is the TV.

Advice is needed for:

• receiver that can operate theater and outdoor speakers (if possible) and/or speaker selector switch.
• ceiling speakers that sound good but won't break the bank. I thought of buying 4 nicer speakers and two (front center and rear center) less quality.
• subwoofer
• waterproof outdoor speakers

Any help/guidance/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you.

 

[CB750]

As far as receivers go look for one with a fixed/variable powered Zone 2. The second zone will allow you to operate your outdoor speakers independently from your indoor speakers.
If you are looking for a quality surround sound I think that most members on this forum would advise you to reconsider your decision to install ceiling speakers in your main Home Theater area, and go with free standing or satellite system. Ceiling speakers are best for producing fill in sound for dentist offices and shopping malls.

As far as speaker selection buy the ones that sound best to you when playing your favorite media sources.