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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?
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soix
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Are you using only the Marantz to drive your speakers?  If so this is a no brainier.  Your speakers at the very least deserve a separate power amp and high quality prepro.  Is this system 100% home theater or is stereo and/or surround music important as well?
soix
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Yeah I figured with your speakers you were driving them with better electronics, but I had to ask.  Are you using any subs?  Unless you're unhappy with your current center speaker I'd seriously consider adding a couple good subwoofers first if you don't already have them.  Pretty amazing what they can add to both music and home theater, even with relatively full range speakers like yours. 

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