I returned my Onkyo Integra 5.2 since I did not open it for the last 4 months. This is due to the fact that I am in a transition place until my new place is fully built to move in.
I was lucky enough to get it upgraded to the Rotel RSX1065 which has a little more options and a little more ummmphhh.
I purchased the front M22Ti and rear surround QS4 last week but it is currently running on my crappy HK AVR10.
When listening to music I found the current M22Ti has detail but it seems to be lacking something. My old 300 series B&W for 6 years seem to sounds more warm, better mids and low but not as great details and highs as the M22Ti. Is this receiver just crappy? Or does the speaker need some break-in time?
On another note the Rotel comes as a 5.1 but can be upgraded to 6.1 or 7.1 via an amplifier. How much more enjoyment will I get from a Pro Logic 2 5.1 setup versus a DTS ES Discrete 7.1? And if I go 7.1 do I get another QS4 or should I get a direct firing speaker?

HELP!!!!! This stuff really digs into your wallet. I don't want to purchase stuff that I won't neccessarily need or even notice.

Saturn

Im a huge fan of Rotel; they make products that simply ooze class(even if it inhales your wallet!); but im not exactly familiar with the 1065- My only advice would be to mail the guys at www.targethifi.com - They are the only authorized dealers in my area - and everytime ive mailed them they have helped me out -they really know their stuff - I hope this helped :/ At least a little bit

LOVE my Rotel gear. Did you ever get this resolved?

Wow, you found a Saturn newbie post! Are you trying to embarass him with that break-in comment?

I'm definitly a Rotel fan, their products look great and produce wonderful sound with my Axiom speakers. I'm not familiar with the RSX-1065, I have the RSP-1066. The speaker doesn't need break-in time, it may be the receiver.
I'm not sure what to say about your 7.1 dilema, as I'm having the same one. I think a direct firing may be the best, but it's a personal opinion.

Good Luck,

Rick

I'm still a newbie with this stuff....

Lots of changes to my equipment since then...lots more to come.

Do you still have the Rotel 1065?

Thats the only thing that I had from the start...and still do. It is the first single piece that started all my spending woes.