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Need a processor and matching amp for about $1k

Have been playing with horns lately and got a pair of Klipsch KLF-20 speakers (horn tweeter and mids w/two 10 inch woofers). The whole family seems to enjoy them as we have been using them in a 2.0 HT system watching movies. (I have a totally separate system for 2 channel music) Works great if you are sitting dead center but pulls to the closest speaker otherwise. So I found a center KLF-C7 (large horn and two 8 inch mid/woofers) to match to try a 3.1 set-up. As I am a 2 channel guy I need some advice. Got $650 in the Klipsch speakers and have an Outlaw LFM-1 EX 12 inch Subwoofer. I have searched for used sets of pro/amps but they are either not paired up or the processor has no HDMI ports. I am currently using an NAD 2 channel C270 amp (120 watts) and preamp set and am pretty happy with the balance. It is set up in our living room that is about 12’ x 28’ with a vaulted ceiling, we are 10 feet away from the 55 inch LCD. Left side is closed to form an actual corner, with an opening behind us to the kitchen, and the right opens up to the front of the house/dining room behind us in a split foyer home. The Klipsch are very dynamic and have good clarity for dialog and we have no problem with having enough power. Thinking they need be mated to electronics that are a tad on the warm side of life. I am trying to keep the price down to $1000. Is the Outlaw 975 pro/5000 amp combo a good fit?
bottleflow
bottleflow OP
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So I have been reading NAD receiver manuals.  I am not understanding if I can set the fronts to one frequency cut-of point and the center to another.  Does the statement (The Speaker Configuration is “global”) mean if I select a cut-off point for one speaker it is used for all speakers?  

I am also guessing that the latest decode standards do no mean much to those using 5.1 and lower?

Also, if Audyssey is used to set up will it boast/lower the bass and treble settings?  Not sure I would want that altered and if so can any Audyssey result be independently altered but keep the other settings?  Are some finding it better to set up manually for a purer signal?

Sorry I am so AV challenged, I am trying to understand...    
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willland
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With my NAD pre/pro, I have my mains set to 50Hz, center to 60Hz, and surrounds set to 80Hz.  I would think NAD's AVRs of the same generation would have the same capabilities.  The NADs have a great feature right on the remote to boost/lower surrounds, center, and subwoofer.  Also tone controls can be engaged(bass & treble boost/lower) for the mains and center channel dialog boost/lower.  You can even disengage Audyssey and apply tone controls where needed or not use them at all.

Bill
bottleflow OP
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I am taking a look at the NAD T 757 V1 at http://www.spearitsound.com/Surround_Receivers-NAD_T757_Refurbished.html.  Like that I can biamp to send 60 + 60 watts to the fronts.  Or move on with an external amp(s) later.  Is this a decent processors or is it missing something?  Seems to be more focused on sound quality then gimmicks.  Do the pre/processor sections have the same basic sound quality throughout the NAD receivers?   
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willland
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If I am not mistaken, the NAD AVRs(T765HD, 775HD, 785HD) of the generation as the T175HD all have the same preamp section which should equate to the same sound quality. The T757 is of a slightly newer generation but it falls under the T765HD and has the lesser Audyssey version or no EQ at all.  Though it may be upgradable with one of the MDC modules.

Bill
bottleflow OP
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So I decided to give the Outlaw 975 pro/5000 amp combo a go.  Pretty nice I think.  The sound seems to be pretty neutral with maybe a touch of warmth.  They seem well made and the Outlaw support is very good.  It only has a basic set up but it actually appeals to me.  The family has been enjoying watching movies a lot more having the center channel in the mix etc.  It really helps when off axis as is very common on a couch.  Anyway just thought I would post a follow up.  
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