Best Musical Home Theater Speaker

Von Schweikert VR2s ($2,500 pr.) for the fronts and VR1s ($1,000 pr.) for the center and rears.

You seem to indicate that music would be a priority in your listening.

I would like to suggest your considering the best 2-channel system you can obtain for the same money you would have otherwise spent on a surround sound system that would most likely be of significantly less sonic quality.

You may obtain a much higher degree of listening satisfaction with this alternative and will still enjoy the occassional movie just as much if not more than with a lesser surround system.

And you'll also spare yourself the clutter that a surround sound demands. i.e. additional speakers, cables, and amplifiers.

-IMO

Couple of things to add to the original post. My listening preference is rock, blues, acoustic guitar based tunes, some jazz.

Oh, yeah, and the wife would like that surround sound experience for widescreen tv viewing.

thanks in advance for the info.

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