Receiver Recommendation for Klipsch Speakers

[stephenp1983]

I have a set of klipsch synergy speaker I got from best buy while working there during college. I have two F3s, two S3s, one C3, and a 12 inch sub. I was initial going to go with the pioneer 1016, but the sales person at bestbuy suggested the harmon kardon avr-247 instead. I've read some bad things on the pioneer today so I'm glad we didn't get it. I also saw a denon that might work as well.

Anyway here are my requirements and wants for this receiver. If anyone could recommend that would be great:

HDMI is a must
Multiple zones would be nice (I would like to hook 2 extra speakers up on the deck)
Would like to stay around 500-600 range if I can.
I have reward zone coupons I need to use so if I can get it at best buy great, if not that's ok.

[L.J.]

I have a set of klipsch synergy speaker I got from best buy while working there during college. I have two F3s, two S3s, one C3, and a 12 inch sub. I was initial going to go with the pioneer 1016, but the sales person at bestbuy suggested the harmon kardon avr-247 instead. I've read some bad things on the pioneer today so I'm glad we didn't get it. I also saw a denon that might work as well.

Anyway here are my requirements and wants for this receiver. If anyone could recommend that would be great:

HDMI is a must
Multiple zones would be nice (I would like to hook 2 extra speakers up on the deck)
Would like to stay around 500-600 range if I can.
I have reward zone coupons I need to use so if I can get it at best buy great, if not that's ok.

You can take a look at the Yamaha 661 @ Best Buy. Circuit city may have the new Onkyo's available in your area.

[Mr Peabody]

I haven't compared features and brands of receivers in a while. I remember Denon is big into the dual zones and has HDMI. I find Klipsch can sometimes be a bit harsh, so I was going to recommend looking at Yamaha and if you can get it at BB, that's a bonus. To my ears Yamaha can be a bit warmer than some of the other brands, on the other hand they don't have the bass slam of an Onkyo or HK.

[stephenp1983]

Looks like I was wrong bestbuy does carry more than the htr yamaha now.

Does anyone know the difference in the htr line and the RX-V / RX-Z / RX-N Series line?

Also would that harmon kardon be enough power for these speakers?

[stephenp1983]

Any other recommendations, what about the harmon kardon.

[Mr Peabody]

Klipsch are so sensitive you don't have to worry about power. I haven't had much experience with HK's HT stuff but back in the day their stereo receivers were great.