I currently have
Panasonic SC-BT235 Blu-ray Disc 1000W Home Theater Sound System and I'm looking to upgrade it to a true home theater system. I'm not looking for something that plays blu-rays, but rather something with good sound within a reasonable budget.
A/V Reciever:I want a to create at least a 5.2 channel surround sound system. I was looking at a/v receivers and I was thinking about either the
Onkyo TX-NR515 7.2-Channel ($328.00) or the apparently newer version of the 515, the
Onkyo TX-NR525 5.2-Channel ($399.99). Is the 525 worth the upgrade over the 515? Or perhaps maybe even consider the
Onkyo TX-NR616 7.2-Channel (359.99) instead?
As far as speaker placement, I was thinking about the standard setup as you see below:
Right and Left Front Channel Floor-standing Speakers: I was thinking about 2x
Polk Audio Monitor 55T Two-Way Ported Floorstanding Speakers ($147.00).
SubwooferPolk Audio PSW121 12" Powered Subwoofer ($199.99).
Center Speaker:Polk Audio TL1 Speaker Center Channel ($63.49)
Right and Left Rear Channel Speakers:Aperion Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System ($389.00). The reason I need these rear channel speakers to be wireless is because I live in an apt and I am not allowed to staple the wiring around my wall to keep it neat. And since I have a pet, simply running the wires across the ground is not a option for me either, not to mention it doesn't look great. I think I found a good solution for my problem with the Aperion Wireless Surround Speakers, but the price is what's bothering me. I can't seem to find any cheaper alternatives.
I have voltage regulator and great surge protector, so I'm not worried about protecting the setup. But let me know what are your thoughts about my possible setup? And recommendations and potential changes are welcomed!