Hi all,

I'm building my first 3.1 setup and am torn between a few options and would like some feedback.

Room size: 19'5" x 13'5"; the entire room will be for home theater so I can move the couch around to get the best listening distance

TV: 77" or 83" LG B4

Use: Movies/TV & gaming (PS5)

Receiver: Denon AVR-1700XH

Subwoofer: RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII

Option 1:

L/R: CBM-170SE Bookshelf Monitor Pair ($368)

C: CMT-340SE2 ($428)

or

Option 2:

L/R/C: Ascend CMT-340SE2 Mini-Towers & Center ($1230)

I don't really have a reference other than a cheap used sound bar I've been using for the past 7 years. Or any other LCR recommendations around $1-1.5k? I'd like to upgrade to a 5.1 someday.