Speakers and wires

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Originally Posted by chandril

Make sure you get a receiver that decodes the latest sorround formats(Dolby True HD AND dts HD), not sure if the PS3 decodes them, I personally like denon. You will need at least a left, right, center, and sorrund speackers to at least enjoy sorrund sound, for me a sub is a most but dont really need it if on a budget. I like Klipsch speakers but thats my taste . For speacker wire dont fall into the Monster Cable marketing trap.

Hope I helped a bit

The Sony website lists these features for the STR-DG810:

Dolby® Digital Decoding, Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding, dts® 96/24 Decoding, dts® NEO:6 Decoding, Dolby® Digital EX Decoding, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding, Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding, dts®-ES Decoding, Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology, dts® Decoding

It does not clearly say Dolby True HD or DTS HD. All these different decoders just make it more confusing!

Would the Klipsch Quintet II Black speakers be a reasonable starting point if I paired them with the powered sub?

I was actually thinking of getting two floor standing speakers for the front just so that I don't have to worry about my son pulling them over on him! But if I do that, would I still go for a powered sub anyway?