While looking to upgrade my home theater, I recently purchased 3 CMT-340's for my front stage and 2 HVL-1's for the rears. I have a Rythmik LV12F on order. Have been listening to a lot of 2-channel music and the sound from these speakers is Amazing! It's my first pair of 'real' speakers (upgrading from Energy Take Classic system). I am hearing instruments in these songs, soundstage depth, and things I never really knew existed.

My AVR is the Yamaha TSR-7850 from Costco.

I did a lot of internet research before buying these, and decided to take the plunge with Ascend. I am now a huge fan. The speakers are amazing and the cust. service is great. I just received the pedestal stands today. Can't wait to get the sub.