Home theater sound problems

Sony STR-DE697 Receiver
Samsung HDTV
Bose Acoustimass 6 Series III speaker system
I need help. System had worked normally. Then---
Right Front speaker went dead. Switched Center with Right. Speaker was OK. Figured it was receiver problem, but couldn't be sure. Decided problem was with Bose system. Sent it to Bose for repair. Still no solution. I have no way to test amplifier. Can local Geek Squad test that? Hate to send it to Sony repair just to find out if it is working or not.

So, Bose tested the Acoustimass system out okay on their end?

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No, for the reason mentionned in the stickies. But since you seems not knowing much on digital sound let me explain.
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Please chime-in and post your system even if you have no other comment .
I just ordered the supped-up iMac and Logic Pro and I am excited to get started .
Now I'm just using my old Pioneer stereo system which really puts out but it's a mess of wires and I would like to get a new system .
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Pro studio speakers . I don't really see why they cost more ??
well this is a pretty simple one.. because studio monitors are actually a great deal better than home theatre speakers, in terms of faithfull reproduction of sound.
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