forget the mis-matched rears. I recommend matching Gallo center/satalites all around.
Do it right, or stick with two fronts only - I always say. (and btw, so do the industry pro's. Quality over quantity)
As for receiver...forget it. Yes, separates are better all around. Also, I'd recommend looking for either a high end pre, added with a Rives PARC to smooth out all your innevitable nasty bass peaks - messing up your fidelity - or some pre/pro with the new Audyssey MultEQ Pro!
These improvements in fidelity are not subtle, and necessary. Trust me (many years AV pro and av/phile).
Yes, the best pre/pro and amp combo you can afford will do you wonders with your otherwise nice HT speakers. I'd suggest something with newer HDMI 1.3in's and HD master process. Otherwise, look something like used Krell 7.1, matted with a Rives PARC or two, and a good multi-channel amp/2 channel amp combo.
BTW, I've worked with the Ref's, and they're pretty nice.
Good luck
Do it right, or stick with two fronts only - I always say. (and btw, so do the industry pro's. Quality over quantity)
As for receiver...forget it. Yes, separates are better all around. Also, I'd recommend looking for either a high end pre, added with a Rives PARC to smooth out all your innevitable nasty bass peaks - messing up your fidelity - or some pre/pro with the new Audyssey MultEQ Pro!
These improvements in fidelity are not subtle, and necessary. Trust me (many years AV pro and av/phile).
Yes, the best pre/pro and amp combo you can afford will do you wonders with your otherwise nice HT speakers. I'd suggest something with newer HDMI 1.3in's and HD master process. Otherwise, look something like used Krell 7.1, matted with a Rives PARC or two, and a good multi-channel amp/2 channel amp combo.
BTW, I've worked with the Ref's, and they're pretty nice.
Good luck