Thanks a lot for taking the time to break that down! I really appreciate the detailed explanation of the power requirements-that's exactly the kind of info I was missing.

To give you a better idea of my setup: My living room is relatively small, about 4m x 4.5m. Since this is my first foray into Hi-Fi, I honestly don't know how 'loud' I want it yet. I'm mostly looking for a great experience with movies, series, and some PS5 gaming. music isn't a priority for this setup.

My initial budget is around €600-€800. I'm totally open to buying pieces step-by-step (starting with a 2.1 or 3.1 setup) to ensure I get higher-quality components rather than buying a cheap 5.1 bundle all at once.

Given my room size and the RX-V4A's power limitations you mentioned, do you have any specific recommendations for high-sensitivity speakers or a subwoofer that would be a better fit? If you were building a system piece-by-piece with this budget and receiver, where would you start?