$5500 USD, very cheap for reference series plus 2 subwoofers. Anybody use this before?

I wonder if anyone consider this speakers for a low to medium performance HT system. its mount in ceiling and looks neat and nice. the review says its good.

I wonder if anyone install this and is it suitable for our plaster ceiling ?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O3TFZO/?tag=constop-20

Need some advice from the gurus here.

A friend wants to sell me his Yamaha Aventage RX-A1020 (2013 model) for RM1,750.

I currently have a Yamaha RX-V371 (entry level Year 2011 model) and Tannoy Mercury V4 floor-standers with a 12" subwoofer. Plan to get the Tannoy centre & rear speakers soon. I don't foresee going beyond 5.1 anytime soon but having a 7.1 capable AVR wouldn't hurt.

So my question is whether the A1020 is worth it for the price and will it make any difference compared to my current AVR?
Or should I just get the 2016 model RX-V481 (not available yet) which will cost around the same price but have newer functions like hdcp 2.2, hdmi 2.0 and more network functions compared to the Aventage?

Can't really say much about the sonic appeal coz I have listened to it with some nice PSB speakers for a while but not with my Tannoys. Can't really say that I can make out any difference in terms of sound quality.
My current AVR drives the Tannoys well but I have no idea whether a better AVR with more power will make a noticeable difference.
Compared to my current AVR which has no network function/on-screen display, this Aventage seems good with LAN port and OSD. Wireless & bluetooth is lacking but i guess I can live with that. The main drawback is that newer 4k hdmi standards are not supported.

If I get a 2016 model AVR, I will get the full 4k hdmi support and probably wireless support as well but the power will be less.

I was also having the same thought as you to get a more upmarket amp. What do you think about the price? Does it seem reasonable?

I would never compromise the front. I am using B&W for the front and mid and a audiopro 12" for the sub.

I am just think if the surround or atmos can be ceiling mounted

I have a Jamo HCS S626 for about 6-7 months now...pairing with HK receiver

Somehow, feels a bit lacking in oomph...

Is it common to always want a better HT?

Yup I think I can do a 3.1 also but it wont perfect that's true..just scared to buy used unit that's all didn't have experienced 😋

Noted 😋 thank you...one more doubt pre amp is for more better music output its like avr connected to pre amp

how to match the speaker? what parameter need to look for? Frequency response?

if floorstander, how to put 3rd one? its gonna be a huge speaker

That's sound promising.

wow, that's quite a mouthful I say...
Believed me, u are one of those people that can make people buy things that they dont want to buy...hahahahah
thank you SSJBen, thank you for the info

Actually the matte type xls is out of stock and only b stock available so fx20 offer me to let go a set of special edition xls but u have to buy xcs too its a set and abit expensive because of the paint..total I pay RM2780..I'm still saving up for avr..Yamaha or pioneer is my choice hope to get better deal..actually my plan is to grab Yamaha 679 but because of the xcs i have to drop the plan to get avr and saving up now...will look for any promo around or year end sales😊

Why not buy from Amazon

as i know wireless device sure kena sirim and skmm. normal device not heard of

Yeah my subwoofer died many years ago and I didn't replace it.
If 5" woofer is smallish, how about Wharfedale Crystal 30.3 at rm999?

That is what I thought, but everywhere in LYN says if getting soundbar around 2k, AVR at that price range with 2.1 system is WAAAAAAAAAAAYYY better.

So, now I am confused, again.