I appreciate all the quick replies!

Nick, I tend to agree with what you've said since I don't think I will be able to find another pair of M80s for this low a price. With some birthday money I can probably find a good deal on a Denon AVR or a decent amp. I can probably hold off on that flat screen till Black Friday as well.

I guess my biggest issue is that I wanted to stick these speakers in my dad's theater, (until I find my own place) but he will not be able to put these to use since he has an Onkyo 605.

Any recommendations for an amp/receiver that can run these speakers for ~300? Also, I'm not very keen on how a power amp works, can somebody explain how I would hook one up to my 304 or my dad's 605?