Hello group,

Well let me just say I have a headache from reading all the threads in this place trying to find the right answer. It is a good headache because I am learning a lot of new stuff, but boy o boy for someone who just likes to sit back and enjoy this is tuff work.

So here is my issue. I picked up a Bose 5.1 system for my living room. I know I know they are not the best and after reading a lot of threads here I am a little worried. Hey for 715 bucks for the Accoustimas 10 I figured I was getting a good deal and I subscribed to the hype. Heck I realized the error of my ways so I am here now ask the smart people for help.

So what I am looking for is something in the sub 1000 range but I could be willing to go higher if need be. Since the above system is pretty standard I am guessing I need to expand on what I am looking for. I want to be able to put sound in other rooms of the house. During construction We wired other rooms in the house so I will be able to put speakers in elsewhere. So something that is multi-room friendly would be nice. I also plan on upgrading my TV someday soon which is only a 32 inch Wega, but I am looking at a lot of the HD DLP type sets. So from what i have read it is a better to run everything through the reciever then to the TV, DVD, VCR(yes I still have one), Cable, computer, etc.

I have asked around and I get the usual answer oh go with Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo, and even Nakamichi. In some of the threads I have heard about the Pioneer Elite series.

So I ask you what is a good series of receiver for a novice looking to learn more and be somewhat taken care of for the next 5+ years? I hear so many stories about equipment last 10 plus years and still sounding good, so I want something that will last.

Thanks for the help guys, girls, other.

PS i know the Bose thing was a bad idea, but hey we have to learn from our mistakes that is why I am here.