Mdomnick: I auditioned Paradigm and Def Tech speakers and just wasn't happy with the sound. I thought the Def Tech's sounded really nice and even turned a friend on to them, but I don't think either one of these has anything on my Boston Acoustics VR M60's.
Multi-channel amp questions
I have a HT setup that I also use for stereo music. My Yamaha receiver with my VR series Boston Acoustics speakers work fine for HT, but I'm just not that happy with the 2-channel stereo sound. I'm considering adding an amplifier to help things out, but can't decide if I should get a 2-channel amp ( many options out there in the sub-1000 used range), or multi-channel amps ranging from 3-7 channels( not too many in the $1000 range). I see a lot on B&K, but not a whole lot about them written at this site. One amp in particular that caught my attention is the Citation 7.1. In other discussions this was the suggested amp for HT/stereo combo systems. What I don't understand is why a 4-channel? I read about bridging the channels etc, but at 150x4, bridging doesn't excite me much, I would think a 5 channel would be preferable ( 5.1 soundtracks). I'm leaning towards SS, partly due to ignorance of tube amps and partly due to the HT nature of my setup.
Clarifications, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Clarifications, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.