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Excluding the front speakers(Monitor Audio PL500) what has the most impact on surround sound? The center, rears, or AV receiver. My center is a Monitor Audio Gold C350 and I'm thinking about going to the Monitor Audio PLC350, but won't have an opportunity to hear it. My rears are Monitor Audio Bronze and I could go to Monitor Audio Silver speakers. I have a Marantz SR5011 AV Receiver and could go to a better AV Receiver. What is my best option?
ricred1

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ricred1 OP
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I have GIK room treatment. My thoughts are another sub(2nd sub), center channel(PLC350 is 5K, I'm hesitant to pay 5K), or nothing and "try" to be happy. I'm not sure is spending money on better rears is worth it?
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Soix,
I have a 2-channel and surround set-up.The Marantz only drives the center and rear speakers. When I'm listening to 2-channel the Marantz is turned off. My two channel consists of the Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp, JR Corus preamp, and JR Aeris DAC. I use my HT bypass on the Corus when I'm watching movies, so the 625 S2 is still driving my fronts. 
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jdlynch,
I agree that speakers makes the biggest difference. It would be nice if there was someone on Audiogon that went from the MA Gold C350 to the PLC350 and would describe the differences they hear/
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elevick,
I don't use the Marantz to drive the front speakers. The Marantz drives the center and rears only. The Rowland drives the fronts rather I'm watching a movie or listening to 2-channel. 
It's too expensive to try to match my Rowland, so I opted for the AV Receiver.  
ricred1 OP
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Yes, I  have an SVS PB2000 sub that I use for HT only 
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Erik,
My Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp drives my main speakers through my preamp's HT bypass. The Marantz drives the rear and center channel. 
ricred1 OP
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Erik,

You are correct and I'm going to take your advice. I will give some money to a charity.
ricred1 OP
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How do I eliminate the white-noise I hear coming through my front speakers when I engage my HT bypass? Everything is dead silent when I use my 2-channel. I have a Marantz SR5011 connected via the preout to my JR Corus preamp. Is it a ground issue? If so, how do I fix it.
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