New to the forum and new to nice equipment.

[Davecski65]

opps...Gallos

[NorthStar]

Jason, here's another receiver that will save you $250 over the Onkyo 1009 and with that extra money you can put it towards even better speakers.

It is the Onkyo TX-NR809 and it is very competent. Enough for your room's size.
And it has all the features you want to help your room's acoustics (Audyssey MultEQ XT and 2 Sub Outs).
It is at that price ($649.99) only on Saturdays, like today.

=> www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120181

* Just click to see the real price in the appropriate box (SEE PRICE IN CART].
{It's a brand new unit, not a refurb.}

INFO: www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-NR809&class=Receiver&p=i

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And check this site for some speakers at all prices within your budget:
=> www.klipsch.com/

* Just click on [Products]. ...Then when you find some that you are interested in, just Google their model numbers for best prices and reviews.

Another brand you can also consider is Paradigm, and also PSB.
They have several models which are excellent performers for the money.
And with your budget you should have some great ones.
=> www.paradigm.com/
=> www.psbspeakers.com/

[401jas]

Thank you Bob. You've been a real help!

[NorthStar]

That's the main reason why I'm here. And to have fun afterwards...

[401jas]

I picked up a new pair of Klipsch RB-61 II speakers for my mains today. Someone from my work was selling them new in the box for $375....from what i read on line that's a great deal for new.

I was thinking about RB-51 speakers for my surrounds and i'm not sure on how large of a center channel to get.

So, Onkyo is the receiver to get then? I like the 135x5.

[401jas]

Does New Egg do that sale every Saturday?

[NorthStar]

Yes, Newegg.com have the sale every Saturdays!

* And the Klipsch RB-51 would be perfect as surrounds.

** And for your Center channel speaker, simply get one (Klipsch) that has two 6 inchers (woofers) in it.

*** And don't forget; one sub is very good, but two are better!