it seems to me that your friend is trying to build a Home Theater system. there are 2 positive things , speakers can be bi-amped and Denon Audyssey MultEQ XT32(room correction soft with microphone ) adjusts the speakers to the best sound . I suggest you to go and listen . and maybe help to set it up correctly. you might be in for a surprise . and please let us know
Was my friend given misinformation.
My friend is just getting into audio for a music system. In his price rang I thought the Rogue Sphinx V3 would be a nice choice. He could also look at the Revel Concerta 2 line of speakers. Well he decided to stop by Magnolia at Best Buy. Not a bad setup he got a Denon 3700 AVR and a pair of B&W 603's. He said the salesman told him to stay away from integrated amps as they are not anything but stripped down AVR's without the features. So I guess all us owners of 2 channel preamps and integrated have been duped. Who knew??