What Speakers ??

I have been using Vandersteen 2cis for many years, and they have sounded fine as I have upgraded my electronics from entery level high end to mid high end gear. However, I am mostly playing acoustic music at moderate levels. I do like some rock, but not heavy metal at very high levels. The Vandy's always sound good tho, and will support better front ends as you move up.

The Vandersteens are very good. You might also try the NHT 2.5i, which may have the best bass of any speaker in that price range. It images great, and is overall very stroing although it is perhaps less refined than the Vandersteen.

It might be even be available new for ~$1k, and used seems to go for roughly $600-700.

Ccla,
I don't know the specs on that receiver, but please make sure that you check the impedance level rating to match the speakers that you get. It would be a drag to bring in a low impedance speaker that your receiver can't drive. bummer