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What will they be used with?

I'm not fully versed on the Anthem but auto-calibration typically sets speaker volume, delay, sub cross-over etc. I'm not familiar with it changing the tone of the sound. I suspect the Anthem simply sounds different. Have you tried it in standard stereo with some music or with auto-calibration...

It was around then I first got into Home Cinema myself. I was just running my TV through my Kenwood (5050r) amp and Mission (734) speakers and then I bought a Yamaha E492 (I think) processor. This did utilise a centre (JBL MR Centre) and whilst the rears were mono, I did use 2 (Mission 731)...

I would say try it amd see. Back in the days before Dolby Atmos (and even before Dolby True HD) I had a Yamaha receiver which offered front height speakers. The signal for these speakers was created via DSP from the front 3 speakers (IIRC). It was simply to try and enhance the overall effect...

7.1 is typically used in a front 3, 2 sides and 2 rears (and sub) configuration. Soundtracks are also mixed for this configuration. From what you are saying you are planning on keeping 5.1 but adding the other 2 speakers as front height. Is that right? Are you planning to try and use them for...

Perhaps a Denon Home 150. New version on the way: https://www.whathifi.com/news/denons-streamlined-wireless-speaker-with-airplay-2-and-multi-room-could-rival-the-sonos-era-100

Whichever route you decide to go down with regards to cost, I would certainly look at matching all speakers to ensure an even tone all round.

I would say just use the WiiM initially and then you can decide whether you feel any further improvement is needed.

What more do you want from the system? What do you think is lacking? I've not heard the Wharfdale package but given the costs of the individual components, the speakers do seem to be at a lower level. You are right, there are many options available to you. If you can see my signature you will...

If you have the time/patience you could try both positions. For me, I have never had a room big enough to allow too much scope for sub placement so it always ends up in a corner - which has worked well. However, I always set it up the same way. First I use it in a 2.1 set-up for music and get...

Personally, I do like components to match. So, on that basis alone, I would go for the Rotel.

Nice! I have the Denon DM41 but I never ordered the Denon speakers. I paired it with some Monitor Audio Radius 90HD. Nice little kitchen system.

Great to hear. 😀

You sound like you have checked this thoroughly but I have to ask, are you sure the Denon is using the BT signal from your phone and has not switched over to Deezer (let's call it Connect)? (Easy enough to check. If BT is being used then any others sounds your phone makes, like a message tone...

I am not familiar with Deezer as I use Spotify but I imagine both are similar so will see if this fits. If I play audio from my phone via Bluetooth to my Marantz amp, the amp is simply passing (amplifying) that signal/sound to the speakers. Therefore, any changes I make on the phone will impact...