new system advice

tomjk
tomjk Posts: 5
edited December 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I'm looking to purchase a new system for my home and would like some advice on component selection. I was thinking about using: Lsi-m 703 for fnt speakers, Lsi-m 704c for center, 80f/x-ls for the rear surrounds, and micro pro 3000 sub... my issue is picking out the right a/v receiver...any suggestions ?
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited December 2011
    You can never go wrong with the Pioneer Elites for their raw power. I'm not familiar with the LSiM series though, but you may need to start considering a pre/pro with external amplification. Hate to see you spend the money on a nice AVR to "just get by"
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2011
    Welcome to Club Polk!!

    +1, Get an Elite in the SC-XX series (with the ICE amps). The speaker choice will be great for "both" movies and music. You could run all those LSi-ms off the Elite for now. But I would, seriously, consider adding a power amp down the road!

    Enjoy!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • tomjk
    tomjk Posts: 5
    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the feedback. Do either one of you have any experience with Denon or Yamaha.. I hear that they are reliable as well.
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited December 2011
    Unfortunately no to either of those. I'm a Pioneer / Harman Kardon person. I do know both of those represent very well. I guess with any product though, you get what you pay for. Quite a few people here will say that the $300 Yamaha's suck. Just like anything else. But if you drop 2k on one - it'll probably hold it's own.
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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