Setting up a Home Theater System

NJPOLKER
NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
edited January 2013 in Speakers
I have this pair of PSB Alpha T Towers which I upgraded and never use. But now I plan to use them as a main piece in a home theater system.

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I am thinking about buying these PSB's used, the center, rear speakers and subwoofer. My hope is they will match up nicely.

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Specifications:

CLR
Frequency Response: 90 Hz - 21 kHz (� 3 dB)
Recommended Power: 15-120 watts
Drivers: One 3/4" Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid Tweeter,
two 3 1/2" Poly Woofers w/ rubber surround
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 9 3/4" x 6 1/4"
Weight: 4.8 Pounds
MSRP: $169 each.

LR
Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 21 kHz (� 3 dB)
Recommended Power: 15-80 watts
Drivers: One 3/4" Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid Tweeter,
One 3 1/2" Poly Woofer w/ rubber surround
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 6 3/4" x 6 1/4"
Weight: 3.3 Pounds
MSRP: $199/pair.

SubZero
Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 150 Hz
Amplifier Power: 50 watts continuous
Driver: One 8" Poly-coated Woofer w/ rubber surround
Crossover Frequency: 50 Hz-150 Hz (variable)
Dimensions: 9 5/8" x 13 1/4" x 13 7/8"
Weight: 21.3 Pounds
MSRP: $299 each


Then I need to purchase a receiver. I'd like to spend in the $300.00 range. Can I find something in that range or will I have to spend more? If I have to spend alittle more on something that really makes a difference I will.
I want to stay SMALL in size if possible. I did see a smaller Marantz receiver which was cool. The more I think about it the receiver better look sexy like the Marantz I saw since this will be in the living room and I'd get far less resistance from Anne Marie. I do understand that not all watts are made the same and think the Marantz at 50 watts per channel should be fine. The living room is kind of small about 15' wide and 20' long/deep.

What else will I need?

Thanks for your help in advance.
Drew
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