Question Should I combine a mid-end HT with a mid-high end system?

IndianaStyle

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Hello all,

I need your help and support.
I have the two following systems::

(A)

Harman Kardon Receiver AV330

https://www.cnet.com/reviews/harman-kardon-avr-330-review/

Characteristics

DISPLAY

  • Display Dimmer
    Yes
AUDIO
  • Amplifier Output Details
    55 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.07% - 2 channels (front)
    55 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.07% - 1 channels (center)
    55 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.07% - 2 channels (surround)
    55 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.07% - 2 channels (surround back)
    65 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.07% - 2 channels (main)
  • Response Bandwidth
    10 - 130000 Hz
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio
    100 dB
DIGITAL MEDIA & NETWORK PLAYERS
  • Digital player type
    none
AUDIO SYSTEM
  • Type
    AV receiver
  • Subcategory
    AV components
  • Functions
    AV receiver
  • Sound Output Mode
    Surround Sound
  • Built-in Decoders
    DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby 3 Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Surround Sound Effects
    VMAx virtual surround sound
  • Surround System Class
    5.1 channel
  • Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
    Yes
  • DSP Presets
    5ch stereo, 7ch stereo, Enhanced, Hall, Movie, Music, Theater, VMAx
  • Additional Features
    EzSet, Midnight Mode, balance control, multi-room audio output, on-screen display
  • Bass Control
    Yes
  • Treble Control
    Yes
  • Built-in Clock
    sleep timer
POWER DEVICE
  • Nominal Voltage
    AC 120 V
  • Frequency Required
    60 Hz
  • Power Consumption Operational
    890 Watt
  • Power Outlets
    2 AC outlets
  • Type
    power supply
HEADER
  • Brand
    harman/kardon
  • Product Line
    harman/kardon AVR
  • Model
    330
  • Packaged Quantity
    1
BUILT-IN DISPLAY
  • Type
    fluorescent
TUNER
  • Tuner Type
    Radio tuner - AM/FM - digital
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio
    70 dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    mono: 0.2%, stereo: 0.3%
MISCELLANEOUS
  • Timer
    sleep
AMPLIFIER
  • Output Power / Total
    385 Watt
  • Input Impedance
    47 KOhm
  • Input Sensitivity
    200 mV
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT DETAILS
  • Output Power / Channel
    55 Watt, 65 Watt
  • Output Impedance / Channel
    8 Ohm
  • Frequency Response
    20 - 20000 Hz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    0.07 %
  • Channel Type
    center, front, main, surround, surround back
  • Channel Qty
    1, 2
RADIO
  • Tuner Type
    digital
  • Tuner Bands
    AM/FM
  • Tuner Frequency Range
    AM: 520 - 1720 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
  • Tuning Display
    fluorescent display
  • Preset Station Qty
    30
  • Antenna Form Factor
    loop AM / wire FM
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
  • Headphone Jack
    Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Input
    Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Output
    Yes
  • Optical Digital Input
    Yes
  • Optical Digital Output
    Yes
CASSETTE SYSTEM
  • Type
    none
REMOTE CONTROL
  • Type
    universal remote control
  • Remote Control Technology
    infrared
ACCESSORIES
  • Supported Devices
    CD player, DVD player, TV, VCR, cable box, cassette deck, satellite TV system
  • Features
    code search function, macro function, multi-brand compatibility
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
  • Type
    Amplifier
  • Frequency Response
    10 - 130000 Hz
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio
    100 dB, 70 dB
MD SYSTEM
  • Type
    none
POWER
  • Form Factor
    internal
  • Power Outlets
    2 AC outlets
CONNECTIONS
  • Type
    7.1 channel audio line-in, AM antenna, FM antenna, S-Video input, S-Video output, SPDIF input, SPDIF output, audio line-in, audio line-out, audio line-out (multi zone), component video input, component video output, composite video/audio input, composite video/audio output, headphones, monitor output, remote control, speakers output
  • Qty
    2, 3, 4, 7
  • Connector Type
    4 pin mini-DIN, RCA, RCA x 2, RCA x 3, RCA x 8, TOSLINK, banana/spade x 2, mini-phone 3.5 mm, phone stereo 6.3 mm
  • Connector Location
    front, rear
AV FURNITURE
  • Type
    none
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
  • Depth
    15 in
  • Width
    17.3 in
  • Height
    6.6 in
  • Weight
    30.64 lbs
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT (SHIPPING)
  • Shipping Width
    21.5 in
  • Height (Shipping)
    9.9 in
  • Shipping Depth
    17.9 in
  • Shipping Height
    9.9 in
  • Shipping Weight
    35.27 lbs

Tall speakers B&W XT4
https://kahlaudio.com/products/bw-xt4-tower-speakers-lots-of-positive-reviews
https://hifi.nl/nieuws/37146/B-W-XT-serie-geintroduceerd.html

(B)

A quite rare JVC TH-L1B
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-gJRpp1jvGku/p_257THL1/JVC-TH-L1.html
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rs3OY69b0U



Characteristics
  • home theater audio system with receiver, 5 speakers and subwoofer
  • built-in Dolby® Digital, DTS®, & Dolby Pro Logic® II processing for surround sound from DVDs, video games, and stereo sources
  • 6-channel amplifier (40 watts x 4 for front and surround speakers, 100 watts for center channel, and 100 watts for subwoofer)
  • 1080p-compatible HDMI video switching (2 in, 1 out)
  • 3 A/V inputs (including one front-panel A/V input)
  • video output for TV (including HDMI, component video, S-video, and composite)
  • digital inputs: 2 optical (1 front panel), 1 coaxial
  • built-in controls and connection cable for iPod
  • USB input allows a connection to an MP3 player or USB memory drive
  • multibrand remote control
  • receiver: 4-11/16"W x 10-15/16"H x 9-11/16"D
  • 2 front speakers:
    • dual 2-9/16" drivers
    • 3-15/16"W x 4-1/8"H x 4-3/16"D
  • center speaker:
    • 2-9/16" driver
    • 3-15/16"W x 4-1/8"H x 4-3/16"D
  • 2 surround speakers:
    • dual 2-9/16" drivers
    • 3-15/16"W x 4-1/8"H x 4-3/16"D
  • subwoofer:
    • 6-5/16" driver
    • bass reflex (ported) enclosure
    • 10-1/2"W x 10-11/16"H x 6-3/16"D
The question I have. Would you recommend to:

- Keep the two separate, enjoy movies with the JVC and music with the HK and the B&W?
- Connect all speakers to the Harman Kardon, using the tall B&W left and right speakers instead of the L&R of the JVC?
- Connect all speakers to the JVC home theater system, using the tall B&W left and right speakers instead of the L&R of the JVC?

Bear with me for the basic question as I am not an expert.
Thank you for your support.
 

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