7.1 SETUP

Looking into the Tekton options, in your size room, I would recommend the Lore as your main speakers, and the m-lore as the surround. I have a very large room (35' x 15' x 8') and I am using the m-lore as surround speakers and they are excellent. Add a sub (Tekton offers some) and you would have a killer HT system that would sound excellent with 2 channel as well.

How about the new Enzo? Also, suggestions for mixing tekton speakers. I don't do multi channel audio so the surrounds could be bookshelf models.

In Regards to your H.T. setup I will recommend looking at OHM SPEAKERS I have used a number of different speaker systems for my H.T.,none of them have been as room filling as the mix of Ohm speakers that I now enjoy. The company has been in business for quite a while and offers a great upgrade policy.
Dennis

Unless you can audition speakers, I would be careful about ordering a full HT set of speakers from some of the companies mentioned. For example, both Aperion and Ascend have very user-friendly return policies.

Tekton has a 30-day trial policy like both Aperion and Ascend. Practically all critical reviews, and most user reviews, are very complimentary of Tekton. But, should you decide Tekton is not your cup of tea and you decide to return your 7.1 set-up, there is a 15% re-stocking fee and you pay shipping too. I don't know the SVS and Emotiva policies but should be very easy to find out.

Therefore, I would try and find some to audition, or if you live within a reasonable distance where Eric builds, you may be able to pay a visit there.

Elsewhere, I have read that some suggest ordering just the center channel (this goes for any brand where there are shipping costs and re-stocking fees to consider). The center speaker plays an important role in home theater. If you don't like the center, then you are out the shipping costs and re-stocking fee of just one speaker, if applicable.

After reading Andrew Robinson's review of the Pendragon HT system in his own home theater, I concur with Holley - your room is probably a bit too small for this particular set-up.

Good luck and let us know how things turn out for you.

Ohm's are another excellent option. Ohm warrants new speakers for five years from the date of purchase and offers a 120 day home trial program which, to my knowledge, is unmatched anywhere.

Further, (this from the Ohm website), "...if you find anything you would like changed in the speakers call and talk to Ohm's President, John Strohbeen. If he believes we can make a custom version to fit your desires, we will do it and send them to you at Ohm's expense. We ask you to invest another 30 to 60 days of auditioning of the custom speakers before making your final decision. We will extend the trial period as long as necessary for you to make an informed decision".