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thanks for all the input guys. i think i'm sold on 7.1. to get me there i'm looking at a pioneer elite vsx-55tx driving two sets of rcr-5s as my side and back surrounds (rb-75s + rc-7 in the front). ceiling mounts while not optimal appear to be my best bet based on wife feedback, room layout, small kids etc. any feedback on the receiver selection? any placement experience for the ceiling surrounds? i'm under the impression sides should be on either side of main listening area, rears roughly 5 feet back closer together. i'd like to get this right the first time! thanks!

are you happy with your rc-5's? i'm considering using them as you did as my surrounds due to room/kid/wife limitations . i would assume the normal rules would apply for placement - slightly behind the main listening position? have you encountered any strange effects due to their height? i have quite low ceilings so i'm hoping that won't be an issue. what are you using for the rest of your setup? i'm pretty much decided on rc-7, rb-75s in the front, with the rc-5's as surrounds. if they work then maybe i'll look at another set of rc-5's in the back. thanks for your help!

hi guys, ok i'm sold on klipsch, i need some advice on which ones exactly. I have an existing room (14 x 19) that i'm setting up. i was leaning towards rc-35, rb-35 in the front with 2 rcr-5 ceiling speakers as surrounds mounted on either side of the prime listening spot. my ceilings are quite low - 7.5 ft. an rsw-12 would be my sub of choice. does this approach make sense or should i use ceiling mounted rs-35s instead? the other basic question is will these guys do it based on my room size or should i step up to the 7 series? i know bigger is always better but i'm trying to stay off the slippery slope. thanks for your help!

what do you guys think of the samsung dlp tvs - like the HLN617W for example. they seem to be good value - any good/bad experiences out there?

hi guys, i'm setting up what i thought would be a very simple, straight forward home theatre. as i do the deep dive into the details it becomes clear that nothing is clear! everyone you talk to, everything you read seems to point in different directions. i'm sure many of you have similar experience so i'll stop ranting... i was initially set on 7.1 based on it being "latest & greatest". talking to a few salesmen i was given the impression 7.1 was overkill since most content is still produced in 5.1. that said does it make more sense to get a more basic receiver (i'm looking at onkyo - any comments?) and less speakers and upgrade when 7.1 is more mainstream or did i just get poor advice? thanks for your help!

umm, pardon my ignorance but what's the difference between rsw-12 and rw-12?