This is my first serious attempt at making a serious AV system (my previous ones were 5.1 computer speakers rigged to a game system). I started researching/saving in June 2008. Originally I was going to just get some B&W 686s with a Marantz SR8500. Eventually I gave into temptation and decided to go with some bigger speakers. In August 2009 I bought some B&W 685s a Marantz SR8002.
The Kuro was more or less a happy accident/after thought as I was in need of a good TV at the time but never thought I could get a Pioneer. However after seeing the price drop for 500ms I almost got one. Unfortunately I pulled the trigger too late as I was about to buy about a week after prices jumped. A month later I spotted a 500m on Craigslist and jumped on the chance.
I still have some things I need to change. Next year might see some B&W CM7s. I also need a good blu-ray player that isn't a Playstation 3. But all things considered I'm pretty pleased with the setup I have.
