Price Paid:  $2100.00 from Specialty Retailer

Summary:
I like separates in my sound system for numerous reasons, flexibility, better sound etc. However when looking for a home theatre unit I actually thought the decision through before I shopped. Meaning, the entertainment rig was going in my family room and be used by the wife and three kids ages 9-17. I picked the RMDS1 based on the sound naturally, the size of speakers and ease of use. You can't believe how easy the unit is to operate. I didn't want to have to hit four swiches and make a bunch of settings each time it was used. Each input's preferred settings are remembered so no messing around is needed as to bass effect etc. There are systems out there that I am sure sound better. For a couple thousand dollars I got a preamp, poweramp,AM/FM tuner, and 6 speakers. All matched by what generally is thought to be a solid manufacturer.

Strengths:
Ease of use Size of speakers Control unit is in the entertainment rack with the power amp located in the sub. Great sound

Weaknesses:
I had to do some tweaking to get the proper sound level from the center channel. I had that effect on some movies where dialog was lost.

Similar Products Used:
Nothing this is my first mulit-channel by design unit. Will be looking for a more substantial receiver/separates for another room in the future.