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Soop, since you're renovating, another point on the listening room is that in order to spread out the standing waves which exist in proportion to the various room dimensions it's desirable that no dimension be an exact multiple of another. So, if it's convenient, that 24' should be moved up or down a couple feet.

On the receiver, out of your two choices I'd take the 5803, but also consider the MCACC and other features of the Pioneer 49TXi.

Yeah, I know. I'm pretty sure that I am a jerk, though.

Hi Sooprman6,

Be cautious about considering the Integras or Onkyos if you are getting 4-ohm M80s. Tests of Onkyos continue to show that when 4-ohm loads are connected, the Onkyos will go into thermal current-limiting within a few seconds. This will severely limit your available power output to 50 watts per channel or less. Denon or H/K will drive 4-ohm loads without problems.

And think about some fabric wall-hangings or rugs to give to damp some of the reflections.

Regards,

If you want to save a few bucks you could skip the $2K - $3k processor and buy a receiver with preouts like the Onkyo tx-sr800 for the going street price of $800. It has a THX Select certified 7.1 processor plus all the other bells and whistles. The HK 525 is another great choice for a processor because of its Logic seven/vmax processing. Pair that with a seven channel 200 watt sherbourne amp, $2K (or other 7 x 200W comprable amp) and you have great processing and power to match. Spend the money you save by getting the Onkyo / HK on throw rugs and other various room decour. Here is a review of the Onkyo sr800 where the reviewer used it as a stand alone processor.

whoops, sorry heres that link

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_2/onkyo-tx-sr800-receiver-4-2003.html

Don't forget the Bravo D-1 DVD player with DVI output.
http://www.vinc.us/level2.asp?id=31&PID=21