[tonyvdb]

Hello, Welcome to the Shack!

First of all have a look at this post, Home Theater in a Box systems do not stand up well to the dynamics of todays movies.
Sony is not well known for good quality receivers or speakers, If you must go with a HTIB system Onkyo makes some of the better ones.

As Jay already said if you could give us a budget that would help as we may be able to find something better.

 

[tonyvdb]

Hi guys, thanks for all the posts. I have narrowed down my A/V choice to a TX-SR806 or 876 box as I have read that the 806 has some serious issues with 1080p direct feed (blue pixles etc) can someone confirm that the 876 is free of such issues and can pass a 1080p signal untouched?

The 876 is fine with video, the 806 has a smaller power supply and did poorly driving a 4ohm load but for most people it is still a capable receiver I am personally happy I have the 805 rather than the 806.

Anyone ever used the Mission M cube 5.1 speakers as my friend recommended them due to there small size, any opinions?

Mission makes decent speakers however they are not as good as they used to be in the early 90s. That said any small cube type speaker should be avoided see here for more info on that subject.

 

[tonyvdb]

What type of connectors (speaker wire termination) does this receiver support as I want to order some quality cable from monster

Do not waist your money on monster cables, they are no better than generic wire you can buy at the Home depot in a spool. You should buy 14awg wire for the speakers and use HDMI cables for your DVD/BluRay player and to your display again dont buy over priced cables as they make no visual or audible difference. A decent HDMI cable should cost no more than $40 for 6ft.

 

[tonyvdb]

Here is a list of places to get very good speakers and subs for really good prices.
SVSound
Yambeka audio
EMP Tec

All three of these only sell online and you will save a bundle ordering from them.

 

[tonyvdb]

Any bookshelf speaker as long as the port is on the front can be wall mounted.

 

[tonyvdb]

I think for your needs the Missions will work just fine if you can get them at a good price they have as mentioned above good specifications.