Putting together a modest home theater setup. Using my B&W 301s (which are awesome bookshelf speakers) for fronts and the B&W series 3 center. No surrounds, alas...the room doesn't have floor space and the ceiling is too pretty (cherry wood) to put holes in. This system is for TV only...the music plays elsewhere.
The local dealer is pushing the Integra 4.5 receiver, but I wonder if I should consider something else. I'm always happy to spend less money for something equal or better, and used stuff doesn't worry me. Panasonic digital? I think I read somewhere that the B&Ws may not be a great match.
And what about the sub? Am I supposed to "match" with a B&W sub, or should I look at something else. I see lots of rec's for the huresearch.com subs. Is that the ticket? The room is large and has an odd shape, by the way.
TV will be the Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK (EDTV; not going HD for now). Is there a good, somewhat less expensive option than the HK 435? I'm guessing you'd recommend this over the Integra 4.5 the local dealer is pushing (at about the same price, I think).
I have been using a HK DVD player with my 1080P 61" DLP. It a great unit. I have heard the S77 Panasonic is a super DVD player as well. I am waiting for the new HDDVD format to hit this summer.