More recommendations here for Denon. Probably get the AVR688 for that on the net. Plenty of power and features, yes. Sound will mate with most any speakers. My experience is Onkyo's are a little Thin sounding at lower price points (everyone's been buying into the Onkyo's reviews). Just went to hear yet another Onkyo set up at a local store - and, yep, sounded thin and bright in no matter what speakers I selected. Same impression I got from hearing an Onkyo down at HSU Research's setup, if bland sounding.
The Denon's never fail to sound full bodied, and weighty, with plenty of detail.
Good luck
The Denon's never fail to sound full bodied, and weighty, with plenty of detail.
Good luck