ok so im about to purchase my first sound system, and all in one fell swoop. why? because i work at circuit city and get half off or more of denon, onkyo, polk audio, kef, etc etc the list goes on. i have a few quick questions about a certain pair of speakers i get a good deal on: the altec lansing 510S ( http://www.alteclansing.com/product_...s.asp?pID=510S ). ive looked up and down for these to audition but to no avail. i was wondering if anyone has heard these speakers and have something to say about them. i remember the altec valencia and wish i could have one of those but im in no fiscal state to be collecting vintage equipment just yet; just a college kid trying to build up a nice audio system to take with him for life. fyi: ive been spoiled by my father's circa 1973 or so speakerlab super 7's my whole life, paired to a harmon kardon. that alone will be hard to match or beat.

if you guys have any opinions about denon vs onkyo, please add. these are the only receivers i get a good discount on. everyone always says denon sounds warm and as much as i would like that, every semi-audition i do has denon sounding bright, but i havent done a real audition yet (same speakers to two diff receivers). the onkyo in any setup, even with subpar speakers, sounds amazing and handles music like a champ. thinking of denon 987 vs onkyo 674 (once again 'retail price' is not an issue).

oh and im probably 95% music (no subwoofer, i think they sound sloppy) and 5% movies. i also love the dts neo 6 music surround sound mode. this seems like an awesome forum and thx for the help.