I've never heard the combos you list, but my brother has an Arcam pre-pro and amp for his HT, and he is very happy with his Totem speakers and James subwoofers (2).
You should stick to one brand for front, center and surround speakers, but the subwoofer can be another brand. I have Vandy 1Cs and the VCC-1 up front, and I picked up a used pair of 1Cs for surrounds. Having matching fronts and surrounds was a great move for my system.
You should stick to one brand for front, center and surround speakers, but the subwoofer can be another brand. I have Vandy 1Cs and the VCC-1 up front, and I picked up a used pair of 1Cs for surrounds. Having matching fronts and surrounds was a great move for my system.