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Monitor Audio BX2s, which did sound really good. I'm now considering bookshelf speakers with the idea of upgrading to a sub and centre speaker in 6/12 months time when money will allow. Annoyingly all this still might have to wait until next pay day, or the pay day after...! |( I keep...

I would guess our room is a similar size, probably around 4.5m x 4m (approx), but with heigh ceilings around 3.5m. The guy in Richer Sounds said that, in his opinion, you were better getting bookshelf speakers as you get more for your money and that the sound quality is very similar, and that...

Got the chance to call in to Richer Sounds today. The guy also recommended me the slimline Marantz 1504 and a pair of Monitor Audio BX2s which sounded really good. It's pushing my budget up a bit high though, and it's bookshelf speakers rather that floor standers which I was thinking of...

I'm not too pushed for space so might not have to have them too cramped. Decided I'm going to have to take a trip into town and demo some equipment. Will keep you posted on what I decide to go for! Thanks.

Lots to think about...! Thanks. :cheers: I just called up Richer Sounds about the Pioneer VSX 922 which they're selling for £199 - turns out it's because it's ex-display, but I'm guessing that should still be ok... In terms of steaming it would be music from an iPhone 4S and an iPad 3. But...

If I did go for the stereo amp option, what would be the best way to hook up all my gear? Would it be everything into the TV (as it is now) and then to the amp via phono cables? Would this provide the best sound quality? Is there a chance I'll lose some sound quality by not connecting...

Cheers for the reply Robin. I'm thinking the AV receiver is the way to go long term, also for the ease of being able to hook all my devices up via HDMI. It's a shame AV receivers are so chunky - going to have to make some alterations to my TV stand if I get one!

Hi there, After what has turned out to be days of researching online and reading reviews on here, I thought it might be worth asking what people on the forums think! I've recently moved house and now have a much larger living room than before. One of the first things I did was upgrade my 32"...