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Vandersteen speakers set up Newbie needs help Plea

Hi everyone,
I am about to purchase Vandy speakers - probably the 1C. I need help with knowing if what I have will work together. I'd also like to know if the 2CE would work as well. This is for 50% classical music and 50% HDTV/DVD use.
Here is what I have: new Pioneer DVR-Tivo with Hard Drive, new Pioneer Elite receiver 100W VSX-53TX, AR subwoofer-112PS (lists for about 400.00 if you don't know it), Sony 34" wide HDTV - new model used w/ digital cable, AR center channel model 4C, and I also have four old AR speakers 2 - AR2Ax and 2-AR14. I'm using the 14s as front speakers now and 2ax as back. I'll replace the 14s with the new Vandy's. So........... does this seem like it will work? Would there be any benefit to trying to find a used (pre-amp/amp don't know which??) to include with this? The room is about 18' x 20'. What cables should I use? I now have three sets of "Better Cables" components and two good optical cables. I bought the best speaker cable from Radio Shack (but from this forum I gather that won't cut it w/ Vandys). I need to get a new sub-woofer cable 'cause this one is too short. Can you all help with all this? Thanks alot.
maryedw@hotmail.com

04-10-04
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Well thank you all for your help. So if I go with the 2CEs (probably not signature though as I can't see them used anywhere) is it the consensus that I'll need more power for a 5.1 set up (with the ar speakers in back for now)? The Pioneer Elite is rated quite highly but maybe that doesn't matter??
If I do need more power (how will I tell that) what can I add to the present pioneer receiver to increase the power (wattage or whatever you call it) that won't cost too much and I can likely get used? Also, should I be bi-wiring the Vandy 2s? Thanks alot everyone!
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