Another HT combination - more expensive than earlier

• AV Receiver – Denon 2808CI – $829.00http://tinyurl.com/355chj
• Surround and Sub – Mirage NANOSAT Home Theater Speaker System - $599.00 http://tinyurl.com/3b7wau
• Central Channel - Mirage NANO CC - $199.00 http://tinyurl.com/38c4w2

Total – $1627.00

Home Theater Setup

I am planning to buy a Home Theater System with these components. I will buy it next year. But these are my plans as of now

1) AV Receiver - I found that Onkyo TX-SR605 gives more bang-for-the-buck. It has good audio and video processing power including much desired HD processing.

• Product - http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-TX-SR605-7-1-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver-Black-TX-SR605/sem/rpsm/oid/181406/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
• CNET Review http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/onkyo-tx-sr605-black/4505-6466_7-32430579.html?tag=pdtl-list

2) Surround Speakers Set

• Product http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8206201&productCategoryId=pcmcat96200050047&type=product&tab=3&id=1177718655876#productdetail
• Review I listened to this speakers powered by a Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH. Sound was remarkable. Almost life like. I will do more research and update this.
  

3) Blue-Ray/ HD-DVD Combo Player - I am not sure which one will win the format war. At this point of time, HD-DVD may win. But at the end, I wont be surprised if it is going to be a stand off with hybrid HD players catching up fast. I hate these format wars though. So, will defer the decision until Fall 2009.

4) HDTV - I have not decided on the brand. But I will pick whatever best 50" TV is available in Fall 2008. Until then, I will enjoy my 26" Panasonic HDTV

I am not a great audiophile and cannot differentiate much between a $100 set and $2000 set by listening to a CD. But at the end of the day, I want value for what I invest. I believe that quality AV Receiver will last at least for 10 years (speakers even more). Did I use the word invest? I think I am talking like a sales man. Once I buy and bring it home, it never appreciates in $ value...So, I dont think it is an investment. So, let us use the word indulgence.