I just want to listen to dolby from the TV and a few movies. Which system would best serve my needs in a 14 x 18 living room with the seating area against the back wall (wife's requirement)? I will only have a dvd player and a vcr connected.
I want to get a HTIB and have heard that Onkyo is the best in the under $500.00 department.
Only you can make that decision. However, you have to know that a 7.1 receiver can do duty as a 5.1. This feature can be toggled on and off. The selection of media in true 7.1 is virutally non-existent and even 6.1 is not that common.
It comes down to what you want, practicality and price.