First let me start by saying that I'm new to this forum. I look forward to learning more about home theater. I recently purchased a new Panasonic TH-42PX5OU HD plasma TV.
I have an older Onkyo SR-500 receiver in 5.1. I want to get the most out the surround and home theater experience. Everything is hooked up with Monster and AR cables. I'm using the HDMI for my HD sat. box. I plan on getting a upconverting DVD player.....maybe an OPPO DVD player when they come out with a HDMI connection next month. My main question is the reciever. I'm looking at the Onkyo TX-SR803. This will let me connect both DVD and HD box via HDMI. Do you guys think the the new receiver will make a big difference in the quality of surround? I'm not a real music listener but more of a movie watcher. Thanks in advance.