Hi GaaraOfTheSand,
I will be getting kef3005se soon too. So far I will be getting 3 sets together with 2 other forumers. Let me know if you wanna join in and nego for better deal. We probably will get it next weekend, let me know asap. Check your PM.
Any other wanna join in just give me a PM soon.
Yo Bros,
I also need advice for my first HTS setup too (70% movie: 30% music)
Based on the standard speakers placement
I drafted out the setup for my house
The living rm dimension: Width 4.3m, Length 4.5m, Height 2.6m.
Rear speakers will be mounted near ceiling and front speakers will be at around ear level. There is a 0.6m partition between my living and dining room.
Selected equipments:
Speakers & Sub Woofer: KEF3005SE (5.1) (No plans to upgrade speakers in future)
Amplifier: DENON AVR1610/1910/2310
TV: FULL HD Panasonic VIERA TH50PY800H
Source: popcorn a200
Speaker Cables: Cord cambana for front speakers
Concerns:
Many claims that Denon 1910, 2310 have better audio processing over 1610. When I compared the 3 AVRs (http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/257.asp?compareitem=5011&compareitem=4858&compareitem=4865&imageField.x=56&imageField.y=18) many features in 1910 and 2310 are not required by me. I am more concern on what they claimed if the audio processing & POWER of 1610 is inferior for kef3005se speakers.
My Questions:
1) Any advice on my setup
2) Denon 1610 ($499, 75W) good enough for kef3005se? or should i get 1910 ($699, 90W) or 2310 ($1160, 105W) instead due to their power?
Thanks in advance! Smiley