I would get a surround receiver just so you won’t be limited if you every want to add more channels.
If it’s for more than a loveseat directly cemeteries, you will very much want a center channel. Surrounds can be $100, they don’t matter that much. 99.9999% of setups for movies benefits from a subwoofer or two.
* Denon X3400: $600 or $500 refurb. Audioholics did some slight measurements on the older gen, it’s still an excellent/musical power amplifier even though it’s not a dedicated stereo unit. I would also suggest the $20 Audyssey app to edit the target curve of the room correction to one like this:
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=75072&d=1482420501. The default curve has too little bass and treble, I would likely forgo it if you don’t want to use the app (my Denon is too old to support it, so I used the manual EQ on it using my calibrated mic to take measurements myself).
* NHT C3: $1000. One of the best bookshelf speakers for that price. It is however bass limited as it’s sealed, which is where the subwoofer comes in. It also has a matching center if you ever want to get one. They are in California, they mention you can visit their office, so maybe they have a demo room.
* HSU VTF-2 MK5: ~$610 shipped. Hands down the best subwoofer under $700. Their HQ in in California and they have a demo room (they sell speakers as well).
If it’s for more than a loveseat directly cemeteries, you will very much want a center channel. Surrounds can be $100, they don’t matter that much. 99.9999% of setups for movies benefits from a subwoofer or two.
* Denon X3400: $600 or $500 refurb. Audioholics did some slight measurements on the older gen, it’s still an excellent/musical power amplifier even though it’s not a dedicated stereo unit. I would also suggest the $20 Audyssey app to edit the target curve of the room correction to one like this:
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=75072&d=1482420501. The default curve has too little bass and treble, I would likely forgo it if you don’t want to use the app (my Denon is too old to support it, so I used the manual EQ on it using my calibrated mic to take measurements myself).
* NHT C3: $1000. One of the best bookshelf speakers for that price. It is however bass limited as it’s sealed, which is where the subwoofer comes in. It also has a matching center if you ever want to get one. They are in California, they mention you can visit their office, so maybe they have a demo room.
* HSU VTF-2 MK5: ~$610 shipped. Hands down the best subwoofer under $700. Their HQ in in California and they have a demo room (they sell speakers as well).