HT system 2nd opinion

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I am trying to build a 2nd HT 5.1 system for ~$2500 in a room ~19x18x9 with open end to kitchen area. My 2ch is a Maggie (Magnepan) 1.6 based system.
A full Maggie setup was what I had in mine but its cost is prohibitive... plus quality electronics to push them... and a sub that's fast enough to keep up... I figured around $4500 is what I need... (center + sub + receiver). That extra $2000 could get me a nicer amp in my 2ch :)
HT/Music ratio on 2nd system will probably be 90/10; mainly DVD viewing with no more than 4 sources; WAF is not an issue :)
**** Shopping List ****
Receiver:
Rotel RSX-1055 ($1299)
Outlaw 1050 ($534 shipped)
Speakers (Front/Center/Rear/Sub):
B&W: DM600 S3 ($300) / LCR60 S3 ($350) / DM600 S3 ($300) / ASW300 ($350) = $1407 w/tax
DM303 ($?) / LCR3 ($?) / DM303 ($?) / ASW300 ($350)
Ascend Acoustics: All CBM-170 + Hsu VTF2 ($1255 shipped)
Onix Rockets: RS150 ($1099) or RS250 ($1299) HT package + S/H
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I have audited the Rotel + B&W and like it. For a "few" more bucks, the 602 would be my pick.
Also tried Onkyo Receiver (DTS 6.2) on Paradigm and Energy C5, but did not like the sound. Could just be the store...
Read so much good comments about Ascend!! The Onix finish looks the best on picture.
Read somewhere that a used Lexicon (DC1?!) may do wonders too...
Choices, Choices, since I am not experienced in HT eval, I am puzzled... Please help.
Thanks in advance.

Willie

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Topic - HT system 2nd opinion - Willie 23:38:59 02/11/03 (3)

My Vote - HD Audio 13:05:51 02/12/03 (0)

My opinions - bondmanp 11:47:14 02/12/03 (0)

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