I'm not familiar with the sound of the NR speakers, but i'll tell you what I have that sounds very good. I have the DefTech BP2002 mains, CLR200, and BPX rears. An excellent value and the new models BP2002tl are even better. My preamp is a B&K Reference 30 which makes both music and movies sound great...but especially movies. I highly recommend this combo. but as always the only way to really be sure is to hear it for yourself in your own house! Good luck!