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advice on a sub and receiver for my setup

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I am setting up a home theater in a 14x18 room in my home. I'm starting with some klipsch 5.1 surround speakers minus the sub. I already have the satellites and the center, but I need a sub and a receiver that is going to be able to get the most out of my speakers.


I have around $1,000 to spend on the sub and receiver together. I have no desire to expand to a 7.1 setup in the future and I will not be using the receiver for ipod connectivity or satellite radio--this is strictly 5.1 home theater. I don't want to spend extra for some bells and whistles I don't need. I do plan on using hdmi for audio, so that is a feature I need. I want a receiver that is going to give me crisp, pure surround. All I want from the sub is really excellent responsiveness and power. Boomy subs with low response time are not for me.


Please make some suggestions for a powerful sub/5.1 receiver combo for under $1,000.


Thanks.
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Quintets? or what?
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Yes, actually. I currently have the klipsch quintets.
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I am setting up a home theater in a 14x18 room in my home. I'm starting with some klipsch 5.1 surround speakers minus the sub. I already have the satellites and the center, but I need a sub and a receiver that is going to be able to get the most out of my speakers.


I have around $1,000 to spend on the sub and receiver together. I have no desire to expand to a 7.1 setup in the future and I will not be using the receiver for ipod connectivity or satellite radio--this is strictly 5.1 home theater. I don't want to spend extra for some bells and whistles I don't need. I do plan on using hdmi for audio, so that is a feature I need. I want a receiver that is going to give me crisp, pure surround. All I want from the sub is really excellent responsiveness and power. Boomy subs with low response time are not for me.


Please make some suggestions for a powerful sub/5.1 receiver combo for under $1,000.


Thanks.
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I would go with a quality sealed sub:
http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/legend.html


And a receiver this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-1611...2437050&sr=8-2


The receiver is last years model and is on a great sale.


Still under budget, and I would definitely consider upgrading your mains down the road.
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