New CMT-340 Owner

[TommySalami]

Don't be afraid to turn the subwoofer volume up higher... Audyssey sets the subwoofer level to match the speaker level, but most consumers prefer to run the subwoofer hotter. Just set the subwoofer level to what sounds best to you...

Rear/surround speakers are critical for a home theater system so this is what I recommend for your next upgrade (if you are not using any now). 170's and 200's are very similar, for the surrounds - if wall mounting - we recommend the 200's -- if placing on stands, the 170's.

Thanks for advice Dave. I'll play with the subwoofer volume to see what sounds good. Do you think if I get the 170's that I should also get a seperate amplifier? Or do you think the Denon x3400H is powerful enough to run three 340's and two 170's?. Thanks again.

[davef]

Thanks for advice Dave. I'll play with the subwoofer volume to see what sounds good. Do you think if I get the 170's that I should also get a seperate amplifier? Or do you think the Denon x3400H is powerful enough to run three 340's and two 170's?. Thanks again.

Denon 3400 should be just fine - I don't feel you would need a separate amp.

[Jaybeez]

You have plenty of power. If I was mostly HT, the 340s would work well for me. I went with Sierra 2s, as have a bunch of High Def music in a dedicated, treated listening room. As Dave says, crank up the sub a bit and see how you like it. I have an F12 SE in a pretty big room and it is plenty good for both HT and music. With your content (e.g. 80% TV/HT) I might go with 170s with surround and call it a day.