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Hello Everybody!

I want to replace the existing Bose 321 system as we just can't her it too well from about 10 feet, especially the dialogues and other mid-tone sounds! It also is not the best system to listen to music. I am looking at streaming music from Spotify and iTunes etc.

I am working on setting up a home sound system with a minimal gadgets and decent quality (not looking for a very high end system). I want to setup a efficient sound system for the TV, as well as in another room setup a 2-speaker system for just music.

Here is what I am thinking of:
- Receiver: Denon AVR-1913
- In-Wall speakers for music: Boston Acoustics HSi 275
- In-Ceiling for TV: Boston Acoustics HSi 250

Here are the questions:
- What is the best setup for the TV speakers? 2, 4, 5 or 7 speakers? Are these ones mentioned above a good choice (Boston Acoustics HSi 250), or there are better ones out there in the same price range? Is In-Ceiling better than In-Wall? I want to make sure the sound is clear.
- Any opinion on the Boston Acoustics HSi 275?
- Is the choice of the receiver good?

Much appreciate your inputs. Thanks!
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Well, the best setup for TV speakers is definitely not to use in-ceiling. Optimally, you want the left, right, and center speakers placed pointing out at ear level for the listening position. Of course, we often have to compromise on the center to place it above or below the TV higher or lower than where we are sitting. But ceiling is the worst possible thing for your front soundstage.

Are you going to do much blu-ray watching. I think that's really where having surrounds comes into play, even though there definitely is some benefit to having them when watching HDTV with multichannel audio signal.

Oh, and you might consider a good sub to fill in the low end. Something like the BIC F12.
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