I won't go into Onkyo Vs. Sony sound, because it's subjective, but your overall thoughts about more on speakers, less on receiver etc. is exactly what I'd do.... but If I had a budget of $1,000 I'd buy the cheapest AVR that could accept PCM, and spend the rest on the L/R speakers..... if I had a budget of $2,000 I'd buy the cheapest AVR, and spend the rest on the L/R/C speakers..... So I wouldn't even look at buying a sub right now.... just get the best fronts you can afford.
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