Paula,

Yes the Yamaha receiver you own will be just fine. I agree with the other and think the M3's would be a great choice for you. I would also recommend the Ascend Acoustics CMB-170 as an alternative product to the Axioms. They offer excellent sound quality but they are not the prettiest looking speaker \:\) .

Good luck in your speaker journey and let us know what you end up with.

Cheers!

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