JR,
I agree with Daniel (Nguyen). FM radio should only be from the 2 front speakers. Also, I wouldn't use FM radio as a gauge to 'great sound'. A CD/DVD would be a better source. One of the Titanic soundtrack CDs actually comes in Dolby Surround Pro-Logic, which you should listen in the Dolby Surround mode. Other 'normal' CDs should be listened in stereo mode. Some DVDs that have noticeable rear effects (at the beginning of the movie) are: "Batman and Robin", "Daylight", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "The Fifth Element".

I bought Video Essentials long before Avia Guide to Home Theatre came out. Daniel, can you tell me what on this DVD gives it the edge over Video Essentials? Is it worth buying it if I already have Video Essentials?