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I am looking to upgrade my Home Cinema system. My last system was fine in 2001 but now I would like to move to HD and have it more child friendly (large Mission speakers have to go). Looking to get a Onkyo TX-SR806 and a Sony S550 I think (unless anyone out there recommends otherwise). I have many questions but 2 main ones to start with:
1) Speakers: Mordaunt Short Alumni or KEF KHT2005.3 - Is there much difference? I like the look of the MS Alumni but the WHF review seems to favour the KEFs - any thoughts out there?
2) TV: LCD (Pioneer or Sony) or Plasma (Panasonic) - Reading WHF I had convinced myself that Plasma was the way to go and that Pioneer was the brand to have. However they are quite expensive and start at 50" (too big unfortunately). Should I stay with Pioneer and move to a smaller LCD (in which case why not a cheaper/better Sony) or shall I stay with Plasma and go Panasonic?
Lastly, does the above hang together, or am I spending too much (or not enough) in any one area?
Thanks, Rich
1) Speakers: Mordaunt Short Alumni or KEF KHT2005.3 - Is there much difference? I like the look of the MS Alumni but the WHF review seems to favour the KEFs - any thoughts out there?
2) TV: LCD (Pioneer or Sony) or Plasma (Panasonic) - Reading WHF I had convinced myself that Plasma was the way to go and that Pioneer was the brand to have. However they are quite expensive and start at 50" (too big unfortunately). Should I stay with Pioneer and move to a smaller LCD (in which case why not a cheaper/better Sony) or shall I stay with Plasma and go Panasonic?
Lastly, does the above hang together, or am I spending too much (or not enough) in any one area?
Thanks, Rich