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    Help! Marantz SR9200 VS Onkyo 801

    I originally bought the Monitor 60's, the I saw the 70's on sale, so I had 4 speakers and went ahead on bought the CS2 center. I have 5.1 because its nice for movies, but I don't play movies THAT loud. 2 channel stereo is where I really crank things up (I listen to a lot of eletronic/house...
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    Help! Marantz SR9200 VS Onkyo 801

    Oh very nice. To be honest, I've never heard high-end speakers in person. That is why I think my Monitor 70's are good. My main problem is that I like to play music very loud. I have gone through 2 tweeters already and I do not know if it is because speakers are not meant to be played that loud...
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    Help! Marantz SR9200 VS Onkyo 801

    BTW Phil, What speakers and sub are you running there in the basement?
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    Help! Marantz SR9200 VS Onkyo 801

    Thanks Phil for the photo's and info! And John I'm starting to realize that more and more now, and the next set of speakers I was looking into was the Polk RTI-A9's. But its looking like some people don't even consider those High-End either.
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    Help! Marantz SR9200 VS Onkyo 801

    Oh crap I'm sorry, I meant to say 807. They are entry level but they have 5 drivers so they are a little hungry (up to 275 watts)
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    Help! Marantz SR9200 VS Onkyo 801

    Yes I do have the model # correct, TX NR807. The reason I'm caught up between the two is because the Marantz SR9200 is because it was a high-end AVR in its day (MSRP $3199) and the onkyo is a mid level AVR ( like $800-$900 I believe)... I do eventually plan on bi-amping with a decent/affordable...
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    Help! Marantz SR9200 VS Onkyo 801

    Which is better for me? I do both Stereo listening and play Blurays (mostly 2 channel music) My main method of connection is PC---optical cable--->AVR -The Marantz is priced at $400 and the Onkyo at $250. -If the Marantz wasn't so old (2001) I would go for it. -The Onkyo is a 2009 Model and...
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