Hey Guys,

I just placed an order for the Sierra 2s, and depending if they work out, I will likely get the Sierra 2 center for my 3.1 setup.

I have no desire at this time to go to 5.1 or greater. My main focus with this setup will be 50/50 music and movies.

Looking at the Anthem, it be less clutter with no amps. I have heard good things about ARC and it is one of the biggest selling point for me vs cheaper AVRs that have Audyessy. This setup is also cheaper than the Emotiva.

I have read some good things about the XMC-1 and the biggest selling point for me again is the correction software, DIRAC Live. I have read that it is a setup from ARC. The largest negative obviously is price as even a used XMC-1 with upgraded HDMI board will cost ~1800. I would still need an amplifier.

How big of a difference is there between ARC and DIRAC live? Is it worth the cost and more clutter?

Tuan