KS you live in right next to Manhattan that has a collection of some of the best audio stores in the world. I should know, I've been to all of them. Don't waste your time at J&R, Best Buy or Circut City.

I recommend the following stores:

Harvey's Electronics

Cosmophonic Sound Inc. 1622 First Avenue New York, NY 10028-417 212-734-0459

Lyric Hi-Fi, Inc. / 1221 Lexington Avenue / New York NY 10028 / 212-439-1900
URL http://www.lyricusa.com

Park Avenue Audio / 425 Park Avenue South / New York NY 10016 / 212-685-8101
URL http://www.parkavenueaudio.com

Sound by Singer / 18 East 16th Street / New York NY 10003 / 212-924-8600
URL http://www.soundbysinger.com


Stereo Exchange Inc. / 627 Broadway / New York NY 10012 / 212-505-1111
URL http://www.stereoexchange.com

INNOVATIVE AUDIO / 150 EAST 58TH ST. / NEW YORK , NY 10155 /212 634-4444
Web Site: www.innovativeaudiovideo.com

You will find an extensive range of speakers and price ranges. Some of them also cary Rotel & Arcam Receivers - Check out the new AVR300 it looks to be promising.

If you don't want to spend a fortune on a complete 5.1 HT then go to:
https://dmc-electronics.com/Default.htm
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For only $1129- you'll have a complete set that will rock your world.

PS What's up with the avatar (picture)? I need to visit SI more.
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