[bundee1]

Hi guys,
Got my small tax return and wifey says she wants to go back to HT in the living room. Right now I have JM Labs Chorus 706 (original not s) hooked up to a Monarchy Audio SM70Pro and a Music Hall cd25. Very smooth powerful sound.
I started off buying a Marantz SR6400 100wpc receiver thinking it would be enough for music but I have to crank it up about 75% of the way to get the same loudness I get with my 25wpc Monarchy. No bass at all.
I know this Marantz is better than most of the stuff at the same price range so I want to keep it so Ive decided to keep both systems and run them side by side.

I will keep my 2 channel set up and I want to get a small satellite sub speaker package to run with the Marantz. I want to keep it around $400 just so I can get a good HT experience. My room is 12'x18' and I will place the satellites on my speakers or on small stands on either side of the TV.

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[mcgsxr]

If you can find an Energy Take 5.1 or 5.2 system, have a listen to that - decent little kit - my brother uses one with his Yamaha receiver and it does a credible job, for the dough.

[MaxCast]

Are you looking for two speakers and one sub?
try www.av123.com

[bundee1]

I originally wanted a 5.1 system using my Chorus' as fronts and some JM Labs Sibs speakers as rears, but when I heard the Chorus with the Marantz I was disappointed. Im keeping the amp and the receiver but Ill use them seperately in the same room.

I was looking at the Rocket Tykes and the Athena Micra. The Tykes are $399 and the Micras are $100 less.

Anyone own these and care to comment on their sound with movies and music? (Ive done multiple searches here and came up with a couple of posts)