Mixing Tenor hybrid with SS multichannel for HT ?

Good point! You are absolutely correct that it does that. Then really the only issue would be if your children, or other adults can/want/should switch the preamp setting or should they only operate the HT setup.

Hey Thom, I can't figure out what speakers you have.

What will these amplifiers be driving?

D edwards,

Any suggestions ...

I still can't make up my mind ...

right now I don't have any equipment ... I have a room that is half ready (framed, awaiting completion of electrical rough-in, HVAC almost complete, speaker wire still to be installed for future surrounds, then insulation, the double gyprock, sound isolation clips, oh I forgot the poured concrete for the floating floor, the light valance etc.) So, to be honest there is still no rush on picking speakers, amps, or a source component.

I haven't even firmly decided on the Tenor hybrid, but it remains my favorite of the things I have auditioned (of course the Kharma Exquisite Midi's and Audio Aero Capitole probably helped out when I listened to the Tenor in Montreal in the factory).

Too many variables right now to get specific about recommendations, but If I was given a chance I'm sure I could spec a theater/multi channel system that would cost the same as and outperform the components your choosing for your two channel system on two channel recordings. That is all I will say for now.

Building a system that addresses and solves the problems with the kids using the system and the dissappointing prospects of a partial theater, would probably go a long way for everyone in your household. Especially, if it can meet or exceed your expectations for sound quality.

Little tip, if you have a first rate contractor and he put all those studs perfectly 16" on center, even with double drywall your walls are perfectly tuned to a particular frequency use some odd studs between the 16" OC studs to break up the High Q mode you have created. Horizontal braces randomly scattered throughout the wall will help a great deal also. This will increase the effectiveness of the sound isolation and minimize how much the room effects the sound.

I don't know where you live but if you're near Baltimore I may have my store open in time to be of some help to you.

A comment that I disagree with strongly in this thread.

Mikelavigne wrote

"do plan on a 'Phantom' center as i believe that (at least for multi-channel music) my 2 Exquisites will outperform ANY center channel. for film a center channel has it's advantages; but I have a separate HT room so that isn't an issue for me."

1st another Exquisite would make a super center channel in his system. "Phantom mode" says it all in its name, something is missing and if you think 2 Exquisites are a good thing...imagine what 3 can do. Staggers the mind!

I would like to note cause this comment is a bit off topic; Please refrain from comments that start out with "I never heard" or its "impossible to get good imaging with" cause I have and I can with a $500 Prologic receiver and competently built budget speakers like PSB Image series. So at this point we will have to agree our experiences differ and nothing can be gained through discussion on this fine board.

PS: Like to see how 2 Exquisites fair against the front three speaker in an ATC Concept 6 System. Would be interesting.