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set speakers large or small?
Set your front mains to large. Your center channel to large if you can, but try it in both to see what works best for your room. The LFE channel in movies is separate from the bass information that is routed to the individual speakers, so you aren... 
Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp
Have you considered the Pathos Cinema-X? You can check it out at Pathos Acoustics dot com. It's a hybrid design; tube preamplifier and solid state amp, for the best of both worlds. Also, it's a 5-ch amp (110w/ch) that can instantly switch to 2-ch ... 
OPPO BDP 83 or Marantz UD 8004
If price is no object, then get the OPPO BDP-83 Special Edition upgraded by the "Upgrade Company," which you can find at their name dot com. It runs about the same cost as the Marantz, but the tweaked version compares favorably with BD players cos... 
In-wall speakers recommendations
My first question is what are your stereo speakers? You'll want to get something voiced similarly. That said, have you considered the Focal-JMlabs in-wall speakers? They have some very reasonably priced solutions, starting out at $250 and going up... 
Yamaha RX-Z7 or DENON AVR-4308ci
I assume by now you've made your choice, but the AVR-4308ci is the better way to go. The audio processing is better and so is the video. The 4308 is a beast. I'm authorized dealer, so if you haven't made a purchse yet, send me an email. 
How do I listen to music on computer thru receiver
I believe by "SR" you mean surround sound receiver? In any case, how far is your computer located from where you will have your AV Receiver? If it is colocated with your other audio equipment, you can connect it in as simply as using a minijack to... 
Looking for a universal remote
The Universal Remote Control MX-6000 will take care of your needs. Just go to my website, beyondaudiojax dot com and link to products, Universal Remote Control. I am an authorized dealer and can help you with this. Also, I have an installer that c... 
Need advise on HT Pre / Proc
Regardless of which you choose, please be aware that the McIntosh amp you have has an input sensitivity of 1.6V for max output. You'll want to keep that in mind when picking the right pre/pro. I don't think you'll find many AV Rcvrs that can produ... 
Onkyo/Pioneer/Sony connection problem
I always find these HDMI communication issues such a joy! Ha,ha... In this case, Onkyo is right and Kr4 is right. The advice given by Upgrade1394 should solve the problem, because the rcvr is taking it's cue from the TV about how to handle the HDM... 
Which separates would you choose Adcom v Anthem?
I have good familiarity with both of these products and the Anthem is worth the extra $2k, if you have it. However, Adcom makes a very value oriented product. The Anthem is more musical and provides a wider sound stage. If you're looking in that p... 
HD-DVD Officially Dead
Blu-ray is the superior format over HD-DVD, although not measured in the same way as Beta vs. VHS. Sony already has a working prototype Blu-ray disc with 100GB capacity. In fact, they had it more than a year ago. More capacity means greater "headr...