So you are planning for RTiA3 for Fronts and CSi A4 for center right? For surrounds TSi and the M series will do..and even if it's not an RTi they will still sound great though no experience with the M series.. But if you can extend your budget go for the A1 para mas gwapo but hindi sya ganung ka critical to pair it with an A1 for surrounds.
Tips...
Just enjoy the audition and be careful, sometimes you'll end up spending more than you plan. I'm the biggest example he he he . Kasalanan ni sir Marc, making all those speakers available for demo kaya ayun narinig ko tuloy at pagkadinig ko di na ako pinatulog... but hey I'M VERY HAPPY...
Good luck sir and happy hunting..
Yup! RTi's for the front are decided on na.
Secret weapon, will bring my wife to be my "treasurer" and auditor!
Hahahaha..
Will get the cheaper Polk speakers for surrounds for now. Will save up for A1's and then use the ones I'll get now for the full 7.1 setup later on.
Still undecided with the AVR though. For now, based on looks, the HK160 looks really good, neat and solid. The Onkyo 509 looks good feature-wise, since it's the newest among the three.. Well the Denon 1611, no other feedback yet, but a dad of a friend swears by it. He has a mini-cinema at home with Polk setup too.