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If you are interested in HK, Harmon Audio has a seller store on Ebay. They sell refurbed units and there have been some pretty good deals lately. You can also pick up refurbs on the HK website at generally higher prices than ebay.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those. If it was me I would look at the Denon the longest then the Marantz and then the Onkyo. No real reason for that other then I own a Denon 3805 and I thought it was an improvement over my Onkyo 800. The Marantz I have never had but I have heard a lot of good things. I would also second the idea of taking a peek at HK. Although.......do they still have those dam fans in the back?

i notice you have the onkyo 801 listed.. the only main difference between the onkyo 801 and 701 is that the 801 has the net-card, for direct linking to the computer to play music files from your computer. unless that is a valid option, or something you will ever do, then look at the 701 instead. it is same wattage, same inputs/outputs..

you can find the 701 for around $500 bucks.. i have one, and love it..

bigjohn

I have the Denon 884 similar to the discontinued 1804 and love it. It's powerful and has all the necessary bells and whistles I need (actually alot more than I need). Go with the Denon.

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Well, definitely not the advice I "wanted" to hear, but I don't want to send back a potentially wonderful sound system due to insufficient hardware to power it.

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Sorry Spooky, but i think the general consensus is that you would benefit from a new receiver. Keep the speakers though and give it a test run.
Based on what i've seen with the Denon units, and given the fact it is also the cheapest, i would also recommend the 2805 as a possible replacement.

Nice avatar.

Hey everybody, thanks very much for the advice! After reading several reviews and thinking about the advice given here I am leaning towards the Denon. My lone reservation is that from what I've read it sounds that the Denon is known for great highs, as are the Axiom sound systems. I am just wondering for those of you that have Denon's, can this combination be too rough on the highs?

I like clarity as much as the next guy but I am not solely focused on hearing every pin drop in the movie. I want good solid sound up and down the range and this system will be almost exclusively used for movies. Thoughts, issues, concerns, feelings of general well being?

Thanks guys,

Sam

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I am leaning towards the Denon

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WELL FINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dont even take a look at the 701

bigjohn

Hahaha, actually I did look at it. One thing I was concerned about, and perhaps you can clear it up is that the 701 and I "think" the newer 702 are both 6.1 and not 7.1. Ok, I seriously won't even use the rear channels right now, but in the future should I want to I would rather be on the cutting edge now than have (want) to upgrade later on. Is this the case?

Thanks bigjohn,

Sam

yes, that is correct.. the 'older' 701 is only 6.1, not 7.1. i have no desire for rear speaks, so that was not an issue for me. if you think that is something you will want to do at a later date, then the 701 will only allow for 1 rear center channel, as opposed to 2 rears.

just trying to give additional options since this was becoming a denon 'love-fest'.. they both make good receivers, and i am sure you will be pleased with which ever one you get.

and there is nothing wrong with purchasing with the future in mind. if 7.1 might be on your horizon, then prepare now.

bigjohn

Spooky, forget about the subjective reviews of the character sound of receivers. The rumours/reports have very little factual basis and certainly no measurable basis to make such conclusions.
The Denon will perform just fine.
Work on the room acoustics instead.

Bigjohn,
I know i also recommended the Denon, but if it is any consolation, I own an Onkyo!