ZDoug

OK I've narrowed by purchase of a receiver down to the Pioneer 47tx/Harmon Kardon 8000/Yamaha RX-Z1/or the Denon 4802.My question is once you get into this price range is there really much of a difference in sound quality for HT purposes ONLY?I'm leaning toward the Pioneer because it's thx ultra2 cert.But is there realy a difference in sound AND circitry quality in this price range.Most salespeople tell me all Japanese receivers are harsh sounding vs American. Sony by most accounts the harshest and most overpriced and pioneer the least harsh of the 4 I named. Denon being the next best in soound quality.What about H&K and is there really a difference the avg listener will hear? Thanks again for your help.I'm beginning to think I should just buy the Pioneer and stop worrying.

Does any one have any experiences with buying new equipment over the internet? I was looking for the Pioneer 47tx and saw it for $1725.The "Sound Professionals" claim they have been in San Diego since 1973 and have sold over the internet since 1997.They claim it's new in the box and can be returned in 30 dsays if defective.I know there is a catch. What is it besides no factory warranty?

I've decided to upgrade my 3 year old sony es and want to make a significant change in the quality of my ht sound.The room I have is 17x17x8 w/carpet.90%will be ht 10% music.I was leaning toward the Denon 5803 because it has thx ultra 2 cert w/ all the ....great... proceesing designed for ht. You've heard the pitch.Now Ive been reading about the new Sunfire Ultimate and it sounds like a better receiver but no thx processing.If someone is mostly into ht does it make sense to make your purchase based thx ultra 2 proceesing and cert. or should I go with the better quality receiver? Is the Sunfire better than the 5803?