Pioneer VSX-520K vs. Onkyo TX-SR308

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Originally Posted by callas01

Can I make a suggestion for you.

Why not perhaps look at these speakers and then try this receiver, overall it would be better speakers and a better receiver. Jamo is owned by klipsch, so you know they are not some cheap speaker.

Fronts $149
http://www.wwstereo.com/website/ecom...product=C403DA
Surrounds $80
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...1827/jamo-c401
Center Channel $80
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...2/jamo-c400cen
Subwoofer $200
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...0/jamo-sub-550

Speakers Total $509

Speaker Stands $34
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._c=site_search

Receiver $350
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR1910-...4325616&sr=8-3


TOTAL $893

Better speakers, a better receiver, for less money then you were planning on spending. Don't worry about bookshelfs as fronts when they have a nice subwoofer paired with them they work as good as towers for HT. Also just because the M50s have 2 drivers doesn't mean they are better either, the Jamos are better speakers, better detail, better highs and mid-range, overall better tone and coherence. The reason they are so inexpensive is because they were originally only sold in Europe, however klipsch brought unsold inventory to the U.S., and put them on clearence because they just introduced the C60s, so the C40s need to be liquidated. LUCKY for YOU, you get a great bargin.

If you want a better sub then the Jamo sub go here
http://www.sounddistributors.com/buy...at_name=Search

The Premier Acoustic PA-120 is an awesome performer, and is only $229, I think there is a $23 shipping charge, but if you want a better sub here you go.

hope that is helpful for you.

Is it just me, or is that a pretty good price for a receiver that looks to be very nice? I know Denon generally has a good reputation. Is this an entry level model, or is it an older model?
Does this look like one of the best bang for the buck receivers out there right now?