I'm a two-channel guy who fell into the trap of HT several years ago. Bought Lexicon DC-1, ML ReQuest fronts, SL3 for rear, Logos center, pair of velo FSR15's for subs, big rear projection set. Love it for DVD movies, DTS is better, ie, Eagles hell freezes over DVD. The thing sux for straight 2 channel. I ended up assembling a second system for straight 2 channel listening at considerable expense. If you like GOOD 2 channel, you will not be happy with even the most expensive HT processing units be they Lexicon, Theta, whatever. Long live 2 channel!!!! Long live HT, just not together!
Home Theatre - Hoax or Substance?
Being a dyed in the wool 2 channel advocate,I do wonder about Home Theatre or Multi Channel. Have recently auditioned several multi channel units. None of the sound like music. Too much woof,woof,tweet,tweet,boom,boom. Auditioned a Bryston multi channel that was just awful.And I know Bryston makes great two channel equipment,although I dont own Bryston at the moment.