Well. I have decided to get a pair of Sierra-1 speakers and a 340 center. We are playing too many Blue Ray movies that are losing the dialogue volume wth our 2.1 system.

(The Wife wouldn't go for the Horizon fronts.)

Now, I am trying to decide on a receiver that will drive the Ascend speakers with plenty of headroom.

I am wondering if The Audyssey system will work with a 3.1 set up?

My Yamaha dealer told me their set up system will work with 3.1.

I am totally new to home theater, so any help is appreciated. What Receivers do you use? My budget is $1500 max for Receiver.

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