HT setup

[wsd]

I am the original owner of a pair of Forte's (OW - purchased 1988) and a pair of KG3 (OW - purchased in 1992). Used with Carver CT-7 and M-.5T for 2 channel audio.

I recently inherited a Sony KDFE50-A10 DLP HDTV , a Sony SAVA 500 HT system and a set of Bose 6.2 and JBL J2050 speakers.

I have a 12 x 12 den, which wifey says I can convert into a theater.

I have a limited budget and am considering either an Oynko TXSR607 (available locally new ~$400) or a Sony DH800 AV receiver.

A couple of questions?

1. Can/should I use the J2050's as center channel?

2. I was thinking Fortes as fronts and KG3 as rears.

3. Should I trash the Bose, and do a 5 channel setup or use the bose as surrounds?

4. The Forte's do well with low end - do I need a Sub?

5. Any recommendations/rejections on the AV receivers?

Thanks for any input.

[CECAA850]

Welcome to the forum. You want your front 3 speakers to be "timbre matched", that way when the sound pans across the front, it's seamless. Basically the front 3 speakers need to be from the same family. You'll want a sub to get the most from the LFE track. I'll let others tackle the rest.

[wsd]

Thanks,

Is there a recommended "timbre matched" center speaker available for the Forte's ?

[Bill H.]

1. Get the Onkyo Receiver.........good Choice.

2. You should have No problem selling the Bose Equipment, but Do sell it !

3. Either an Academy or a Heresy for the Center...............

4. Listen for at Least 30 days before buying a Sub. I found these speakers to have sufficient Bass.......(for me).

JMHO.

[wsd]

Thank you.