Hello out there. Just came across this site--very cool. I am hoping someone can share some knowledge. I am thinking of starting a new (and long awaited) home theatre with the B&K AVR505 S2 with either the JMlab 816 speakers (with a velodyne SPL1000rb sub woofer). The other speaker choice is a more expensive Atlantic Technology 6200 system. Its a big room and I am a little new at this. Any words of wisdom?
Thanks, that is helpful. I have seen some chatter on this board about whether a certain receiver compliments a certain set of speakers. Maybe this is a naive question, but does the B&K compliment the JMlabs (or vice versa)? Also, ever heard (or eard of) the Atlantic Technology speakers?
I can't recall hearing Atlantic Tech. speakers in recent memory.
BUT:
here are some more brands that you might want to consider as well:
MartinLogan (electrostatic) Magnepan Von Schweikert Paradigm Reference (also called Paradigm Studio) Paradigm Signature Mirage Thiel Revel B&W
there are lots of other manufacturers as well, but these all have a distinct and unique sound to them. Some you will love, and some you will possibly hate.
I just threw this list out because you admitted that you were new at this. Just continue to look around. Don't settle down on a manufacturer just yet, although the B&K is a reciever that I would JUMP on personally (I think its great).