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== Current preferred setup ==

I have no idea.


== Required receiver features ==

* HDMI 1.3a with audio
* Dynamic volume (commercials, different channels with different levels)
* Starts up at set-able volume
* Nice appearance (unlike Denon, Pioneer, sorry, yuck)

== Should have? ==

* XV/deep colour
* 120hz pass through

== Nice to have ==

* Auto set up
* 5.1 analog input
* Front HDMI connection
* USB audio (for ipod/storage/etc).
* OSD
* Smaller cabinet
* Non VFD display (sheesh)
* Low power on standby
* Compressed Music enhancer

== Receiver ==

=== Pioneer ===

VSX-819H - no initial volume control. OSD only via component or composite. Sheesh.

Has USB in. 

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10123899&catid=20313 

=== Yamaha ===

Why does the 365 have some features the higher priced 465 doesn't? Are they mad?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10168346-1.html

=== Onkyo TX-SR307 ===

http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR307&class=Receiver&p=i

Overview of Onkyo 2009: http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/onkyo-tx-sr507-black/4505-6466_7-33553552.html?tag=mncol;txt

* Audyssey Dynamic Volume
* Decent reviews
* "Warmer sound" than Denon
* Available in silver
* Smaller cabinet size
* $300 list

=== Denon 505 ===

Overview of 2009 Denon: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10237889-1.html

* Audyssey Dynamic Volume
* OSD
* $350 list

Retailers: http://ca.denon.com/DealerLocator.asp?selstate=QC

== Speakers ==

KEF fivetwo 11

Discontinued! And they never replied to my email.

http://www2.kef.com/ca/SurroundSound/FiveTwo/model11 , http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9682390-1.html

Very good stereo audio, decent surround (no real "rears")

Does it require four walls?

Retailers: http://www.digitalcraze.com/content.asp?ContentID=4 (US) , http://www.audiovillemtl.com/html/contact.html

== Panel mount ==

In wall: http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/peerless-im760pu-in-wall-mount

<blockquote>Maximize your flat panel experience by installing it truly flat against the wall with the industry’s first universal in-wall mounting solution for up to 60" screens. Installation is quick and easy thanks to the mounts self-locating tabs that center the in-wall box snugly between standard 16" wood stud centers. View the flat panel screen in its no-profile home position, or extend the arm over 19" to watch it virtually anywhere else within the room.</blockquote>

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/peerless-im760pu-in-wall-mount lists shops selling it for $340 US