Hello Family2.0...

Priorities, priorities... First came the car audio project, and now I'm in preparation for the home audio project. I'm a self admitted car audio hobbyist, however, when it comes to home audio, I know very little...

The time has come to, *eh-hem*, 'invest' in some home audio. I want a very quality set up, but not too gadgety. Meaning, I just want a tad more than the basics. Music comes first, theater comes second. My ideal components? Plasma, solid all in one A/V receiver w/ front monitors (for the music) and complementing surround sound (for movies).

The HD plasma's a check. That's outta the way. Front monitors and sub are a check also (bought the Paradigm Monitor 9's w/ PDR-12 sub). I need help/input/opinions about the surround speakers and this 'all in one' A/V receiver I seek. Anybody have any good experience in this area, or own either that they'd like to share an opinion or recommend?

SURROUND SPEAKERS
They need to be small, as the room they're going in is not that big (Paradigm didn't have smaller speakers that I thought sounded like they should...) Budget 1,000

A/V RECEIVER
I'm thinking for my budget on this one (1,200) I really liked the Yamaha RX-V2600. However, I'm just not sure if that's 'too much' for what I'm looking for... or what their reputation is as a home audio company.

Thanks in advance for any and all input...

-biju.