Incredible Audio System for $1K

@grunge1000 - not to keep stirring the storm in the teacup, but many keen and perhaps inexperienced audiophiles read the posts here in Audiogon. It really doesn’t need to be said that the accuracy and consistency of posting is a responsibility we should never take lightly. I had not seen the other posting which facten had drawn attention to, and it provided me another data point in relation to the OP’s credibility of assessment. In fairness, facten was merely drawing attention to an inconsistency which might have misinformed or biased a less knowledgeable or discerning reader. I appreciate the calling out of such.

In friendship - kevin

You can build a relatively inexpensive system if you’re willing to buy used and open box too.  I’m putting together a 7.1 surround sound system.  I already had a great pair of bookshelf speakers for the left and right fronts and a sub that I bought open box (and yes the box was previously opened) and used respectively.  I just added a center channel and side surrounds and an AVR all used.  Finally I’m getting a used pair of Atmos height speakers for the front.  Together they cost less than 1/2 what the same equipment would cost new.  Plus it’s fun if you like the hunt and I’ve met some great people that love music too.  

Just say for a entry level audio system it gives very good  value !

I haven’t had any box speakers since the 90s but I’ve always been curious about Monitor speakers. Would like to hear them someday. High performing affordable kit intrigues me and I’m glad you found some. @jimbennet, is the system you mention your daily driver?

Having chased down the "Darling-of-the-Month" class D amp rabbit hole, I can tell you that every time I replaced the Class D amp (Topping, Fosi, SMSL, and Douk Audio with any number of OpAmp swaps) with even a low end A/B amp (Parasound, Rotel, etc.), there was a marked improvement in tone texture, richness, and dynamics.  Perhaps the much, much more expensive Class D's are better, but I haven't tried them.