[mythtv-users] Powered 5.1 speakers or A/V Receiver?

[Norm]

> >   
> Depending on budget and subjective requirements the logitech speakers 
> may be an appropriate option.
> The Logitech Z-5500 has multiple inputs, including 2 (1 coax, 1 optical) 
> digital SPDIF and will decode 5.1 surround.
> I am sure there are many speakers out there that beat the logitechs but 
> I have yet to find another option with comparable many inputs (I 
> currently use 4 out of the 5), good enough looking speakers and minimal 
> clutter (WAF is of utmost importance when picking speakers).
> 
> Radio was mentioned as a benefit of a receiver - Internet radio using 
> myth, fm-radio using myth ("hacks" exist) and fm-radio in a separate 
> mythcapable device such as the Nokia N800 are other ideas...
> 

Thanks -- in fact these were the speakers I were looking at since they
are on sale right now.  The options/price make it hard to turn down and
the current logitech speakers aren't that bad.

Norm