Yamaha YHT-150 600-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater in a Box (Silver)
Great receiver, poor speakers
I agree with other reviews regarding the speaker cables--replace them from the beginning (I used 16-gauge).  One reviewer spoke positively about the subwoofer having a signal input sensor that turns the subwoofer on/off automatically.  The subwoofer that came with my system does not have that. <br /> <br />The receiver will take a while to set up, especially for surround sound, as you get used to navigating through the options.  The receiver itself is powerful and gives you enough inputs and variables to run most configurations (CD, DVD, TV, etc.). <br /> <br />However, the speakers produce very little bass, even at high volume levels.  Sure, you could turn the subwoofer on and off everytime you play the radio or a CD, but it's a hassle and doesn't sound the same for CDs as opposed to watching a movie in surround sound. <br /> <br />Bottom line: Great receiver, but you may want to replace the speakers, especially the front left/right. <br /> <br />