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Bookshelf speakers + T-amp for TV Audio

New plasma TV has a great picture but crap sound. Dislike soundbars. Size of ZVOXAUDIO incompatible with set up. So am thinking amp and bookshelf speakers augmented with a powered sub (which I already own). So far I am considering Dayton Audio APA 150 (75 wpc stereo T-amp; analog inputs; line level outputs for speakers and sub; $159) and either Audioengine P4 speakers ($249) or Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 speakers ($140). Speaker size must be <= 11.25"H x 7.25"W; front ported; and play at least down into the low 60's Hz. Will control volume by Cable Box remote (cable box connected to amp via RCA ICs). Powered speakers not an option since speakers will be placed inside cabinet cubes (11.3"H x 7.3"W x 20"D) and therefore possibly subjected to overheating.

Have any better suggestions for around $400 or less? Used is fine.
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If you can, do an experiment with (any) amp or receiver processing the signal from the RCA jacks you plan on using.

I've found some devices such as DirecTV and AT&T U-verse boxes have problem with lip sync if signal is pulled off the RCA jacks.

On my system the HDMI is in sync, others are not. I have not been able to find a stereo amp with HDMI input, so for the moment I've given up on supplementing my TV sound.
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