Update 4: After month of trying and researching. This is what it has come down to. In the mean time I returned the polks and was able to snag JBL Loft 50 and Loft 20 for $140 but sound quality is not even close to what polk was delivering, Since bestbuy has 30 day return policy, I returned my sub too. I am going to sell the Loft 50 and Loft 20 for close to 200 on craigslist easily.
This is what my final build looks like, I would love some advice:
1. Polk PSW125 ($150 on Craigslist, excellent quality)
2. Polk Monitor 65T ($298+Tax at Visions)
3. Polk CS2 Center Channel ($85 at craigslist)
4. JBL Loft 40 ($70 CDN, got from Frys, going to states next week) or Polk Tsi200 for $100 or Fluance AVBP2 FOR 60 (Both on craigslist)
5. Sony STRDN850 ($330+Tax)
Also I have found someone selling the Fluance Bipolar Speakers for $60 which I can do but I might have to return the Loft 40 ( I think for $70 its worth it). After some research it looks like people are moving away from bipolars as surround speakers as it diffuses the sound and sound is not accurate as it seems to move both ways. I am not sure if that is the case, has anyone used bipolars as surround rear speakers?
Thanks once again!
Update 3: How are the Klipsch RF600B which seem to be RF-62 first gen, I am able to get it for $180 for a pair, excellent condition (almost brand new). Some advice would be great.
Update 2:
I got the following now:
1. Sony STRDN850 (340+tax)
2. Precision Acoustics HD12S (140+tax)
3. Polk Monitor 65T Front (300+tax)
4. Polk Monitor 15C Center Channel (130+tax)
Total spent so far: 910+taxes
I still gotta clean my room and sell the z5500. Lol
Hi guys, I am new to this forums but have been reading all the posts as I was going to buy the STR850 in Canada.
I upgraded from z5500 with Soundblaster z card to the following setup couple days ago:
1. Sony STR-DN850: $340+tax
2. Fluance AVHTB: 173+tax
3. Precision Acoustics HD12S 150watt 12 incches: 140 + tax
I am very happy with the setup, sound is crystal clear and sub is more than enough for my needs. I also tried energy take classics side by side but preferred fluance with sub over take classics. Take classics were also more expensive.

I spent around $800 in total on the setup with 5 years extended warranty on the receiver for 50 bucks
Any advices or suggestion would be great?
Thanks
This is what my final build looks like, I would love some advice:
1. Polk PSW125 ($150 on Craigslist, excellent quality)
2. Polk Monitor 65T ($298+Tax at Visions)
3. Polk CS2 Center Channel ($85 at craigslist)
4. JBL Loft 40 ($70 CDN, got from Frys, going to states next week) or Polk Tsi200 for $100 or Fluance AVBP2 FOR 60 (Both on craigslist)
5. Sony STRDN850 ($330+Tax)
Also I have found someone selling the Fluance Bipolar Speakers for $60 which I can do but I might have to return the Loft 40 ( I think for $70 its worth it). After some research it looks like people are moving away from bipolars as surround speakers as it diffuses the sound and sound is not accurate as it seems to move both ways. I am not sure if that is the case, has anyone used bipolars as surround rear speakers?
Thanks once again!
Update 3: How are the Klipsch RF600B which seem to be RF-62 first gen, I am able to get it for $180 for a pair, excellent condition (almost brand new). Some advice would be great.
Update 2:
I got the following now:
1. Sony STRDN850 (340+tax)
2. Precision Acoustics HD12S (140+tax)
3. Polk Monitor 65T Front (300+tax)
4. Polk Monitor 15C Center Channel (130+tax)
Total spent so far: 910+taxes

I still gotta clean my room and sell the z5500. Lol
Hi guys, I am new to this forums but have been reading all the posts as I was going to buy the STR850 in Canada.
I upgraded from z5500 with Soundblaster z card to the following setup couple days ago:
1. Sony STR-DN850: $340+tax
2. Fluance AVHTB: 173+tax
3. Precision Acoustics HD12S 150watt 12 incches: 140 + tax
I am very happy with the setup, sound is crystal clear and sub is more than enough for my needs. I also tried energy take classics side by side but preferred fluance with sub over take classics. Take classics were also more expensive.
I spent around $800 in total on the setup with 5 years extended warranty on the receiver for 50 bucks
Any advices or suggestion would be great?
Thanks