John Seitzer

The main reasons for leaning toward the Sony receiver (think I'd pay around $1,400) include: 1) networking capability (i.e. DLNA, internet radio, can access online audio content; I don't have a great audio collection and seems online free content is an appealing source and will only continue to get better) 2) remote control compatibility with other Sony stuff (tv and PS3); thinking Sony will talk better to Sony, show more on-screen information related to the system, etc. 3) ability to communicate/sync/work better with my current Sony stuff. Sound quality is important but features and ease of use are also important. If this flawed thinking? Can I get ease of use and features, without sacrificing sound quality? I have four kids that'll be pushing buttons and don't want them trying to figure out what sequence needs to be pushed just to switch inputs. Would separates complicate running the system? Would sticking with receiver but switching from Sony to a different brand make it complicated? Maybe a universal remote and separates gets me the best of all worlds? If so, I'm not wedded to Sony. Thoughts? Thanks for comments thus far.

I have narrowed my purchase selection to either RF82 or RF62 left and right speakers. The limiting factor to my setup is the center speaker. I unfortunately have to go with RC52, rather than RC62 due to dimensions; RC62 is too big. I'd like to go with RF82s but is this too much of a mismatch with the center? Here are the two packages I am considering: RF82, RC52, RS42, RW-10d or RF62, RC52, RS42, RW-12d Cost is about the same on both. Which should I get and do you think these speakers will work well together? I'm likely going with Sony STRDA5500ES receiver. Have Sony Bravia 52"Z tv and Playstation 3. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.