Can't decide between A/V Receivers

[Jagermeister]

@BooStang

in a nutshell:

The Onkyo is “considered” a better product technically as far as features, bells & whistles, and interface. …while having great sound for the price range.

HK is “considered” to have better sound quality and range… but isn’t necesasrily as “cool” or well equiped feature wise.

With that being out there - have you addressed the listening conditions of your room?
Have you considered the acoustic needs of the listening area?
Have you actually designated a listening area & are you choosing your equip based on its needs?

based on your choices above, I’m guessing not. If you’re not going that far overboard with your intended use… then you most likely wont notice “minor” differences in sound quality. Differences in range? Sure.

So - I would pick which one that you would rather use everyday. Or looks better with your current setup. Or costs less… etc

No, I have not addressed the acoustics of my room or set it up for sound. I, frankly, am not into it that much to set up my room for sound. It will just have to work into the room as is.

I agree with your points and will just pick the receiver that is the better deal or appeals more to me.

Hell, at this point, I’m wondering if even these two are more than I truly need. I may look at some lower end Onkyo stuff. Possibly, their SR800 HTIB setup or the receiver that comes in that setup with a better set of speakers.