This is obviously highly subjective, but I would go for an old Revel Performa series...not the 52 but the 50 series...I put this system together for my dad...we picked up the C50 and F50 speakers for a total around $2800...they are incredible for that kind of money...add M20's for surround...in your room you might want the smaller 30 series up front or the new 32 series...he drives his with an Arcam receiver.
Lastly, I use Usher Be-718's to great effect, but I am only using 2 channel to watch movies...they do a great job with music as well as HT...you would need a high powered amp...not sure what Cary amps you are talking about.
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Lastly, I use Usher Be-718's to great effect, but I am only using 2 channel to watch movies...they do a great job with music as well as HT...you would need a high powered amp...not sure what Cary amps you are talking about.
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