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… We use the HT mainly for movies/tv, and I do a fair amount of 2 channel listening myself (my wife does not enjoy just listening to music with nothing going on, but will listen with me while she sews or otherwise). We both grew up playing musical instruments, and I have a fair idea of what I want the system to sound like. Overall, I want the bass to be substantial and musical, but not too boomy. I'd like the highs to be present and clear, but not harsh. I played the drums for 10 years, and I really appreciate a system that can accurately depict the kick drum, and the cut and decay of cymbal patterns and crashes and the swish of brushes along a snare. Which is why I'm turning to a builder like Jim Salk in all likelihood, while the Onix kit is certainly a good value for the average consumer, it does not do these things quite as well as I'd like and appreciate.
On another note for the AVAhifi amps, I don't believe he sells processors to decode Dolby or DTS, as he concentrates on the hifi music market. If anyone can recommend something to pair with his electronics (or if he does indeed offer these processors), let me know.
Nuance - My receiver does have 7.1 RCA pre-outs on it. I know, I know, I'm way too anxious about the whole thing, but I just love looking at all the pieces. I hear really good things about Emotiva, and I may consider their a/v decoder which is such a great price. I could probly just use my receiver as the processor, but it doesn't do the new Dolby TruHD formats and the high end DTS equivalent, nor does it do HDMI switching. It will probly be relegated to second tier duty in the bedroom or computer room.
DMurphy - You live in the DC area?? Wow, completely missed that. I certainly may come for a visit, sounds like you have a range of products to help me make my decision. And I'd be perhaps one of the lucky few to hear an HT4 (I saw the big thread on this), the fabled unicorn that it is. The line that keeps catching my eye is the V3. HT3 or very very near HT3 performance, at a much more affordable cost for customs cabs. I would prefer to run 3 ways, but, I'll definitely have to check out the songtowers up close. I'll send you a PM if I can figure it out. Thanks.