I'm pretty much decided on electronics for my brand new and first AV surround system, Marantz SR7400 AV receiver (can get the price of a new SR5500 and is awesome good sounding for a AV Receiver) and DV6400/6500 player. 70% music/30%movies.
I'm trying to decide on speakers for months.... It's the esthetics, the size, the efficciency or the looks...
I was decided on the MA Silver S2+S1+SLCR but the size of the SLCR won't fit in my furniture... but loved the sound very much with Marantz. I have listened to Monitor Audio Silver , Wharfedale Evo , B&W 600 , Canton Karat , Visonik Evolution ...
I never put the Quad as an option (esthetics), but he L12 / L11 have a very good finish and look good closed... Can the L21+L11+Lcenter be a good match for the Sr7400?
It depends what you like. If you want crystal clear and bright sound then Quad+Marantz is a bad choice, but if want smooth and detailed sound with good bass it's the perfect option.