Kelton: On the speaker issue there are so many differant tastes out there, and all of us have no idea on your budget. On the DVD- either Sony dvp s7700, or Pioneer elite dv-37 depending on your price point. On the receiver- forget Pioneer elite I used to own there top of the line, I sold it and bought Denon 5700 which blew it away in every category. Another real good brand of receivers are Marantz both receivers got good reviews also. An 18 x 24 room is pretty good size so you will need a receiver with some power to push. Look on Audiogon for what you want there is plenty to choose from and make it fun, that's what it's all about. Good Luck and remember-have fun.
Bang for your Buck HT
I want to put together a system for the family room. 18x24 8'. Need simple for wife and kids 8 & 11. Need to punish for the next few years. want a musical system for all kinds of loud new music and loud music. Not a big bass freek no big subs. have to have book shelf that are mounted from ceiling or top walls. Want to purchase used dvd, heard good things about pioneer elite , any recomendations on model number.I have an older amfi amfitheater. need a ac3 processor for the dvd is that right. would I be better off buying a used pioneer elite reciver that was a 1700 unit for 700.00. Speakers I think I will like are the JBL S38's for front center and what about some cheap surround rear's. I like to rock when mom and kids are gone also. Need the dvd to cplay cdr's
Any help appreciated
Any help appreciated