Thanks for the replies.

The Marantz SR-4002 is comparable to the Yamaha I was looking at (with better HDMI 1.3 but slightly less power), but I can't find any comparisons of their sound quality. The Onkyo TX-SR605 seems like a good value, but apparently has poor video performance (based on it's CNET review). The Denon AVR-877 is a little more than I am looking to spend and I can't find any reviews on it at all.

I could probably get more bang for my buck audio-wise if I just got an audio receiver and forgot about the video and HDMI stuff, but it seems like HDMI would be very convenient. If there was a normal amplifier/receiver that had obviously better sound quality at a better price than the AV/HDMI receivers I'm looking at, then I might go for it.

I mirrored my original post over at the Audioholics forum and they suggested that I look at the Boston Acoustics VR-series, which is on clearance. I can get the high-end VR3's for around $500/pair. They also suggested I look elsewhere for my sub (suggesting HSU or SVS). Here is the thread over there.

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums...ad.php?t=36221

What do you think of Boston Acoustics? Has anyone compared the Paradigm Monitor 7's to the Boston VR3's? I'm going to try to see if Circuit City is carrying them where I live so I can hear them.