Thoughts on bookshelf speakers to sony receiver

I'm looking to purchase a receiver and speaker setup for our LCD TV. I'm not looking at spending too much money, but want to leave some room for future upgrades. From what I've read the Sony STR-DG720 is a 7.1 channel system with all the features I'm looking for. My living room is long and narrow so I don't need a huge surround sound speaker setup. I was thinking of purchasing the Bose 201 Series V Bookshelf Speakers. Would these work properly with the type of receiver I'm looking at buying? Any thoughts on this is appreciated.

Welcome to the forums, shag.
The Bose speakers you are considering will work fine with that Sony receiver. It's always a good idea to audition the receiver speaker combination in the store with your favorite CD.
You should check out the Polk and Klipsch speakers that are available at most Best Buy stores.
Disclosure: Former BBY employee.

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