I was hoping to get some input from the experts 
I will be running a 7.1 system with Infinity Beta 50s as fronts, a c360 as my center and 4 JBL S38 as my surrounds. I've narrowed down my choices for new receiver to drive these:
Panasonic XR55 (~$200): cheapest of the bunch and the one I am leaning towards. However, I am concerned that at 100 watts/channel this unit will not have enough power to drive my fronts.
Pioneer 1016tx (~$400): Heard good things, but also some negative things about the sound quality relative the the panasonic. Also, as with the panny I don't know about Pioneer's power rating and driving my fronts
HK DPR 2005 (refurb, ~$450): Should be fine on the power front, but is it worth the extra money?
My primary use for the system will be movies, and HDMI switching is not a concern. Basically I'd like the cleanest sound with sufficient power to drive all my speakers.
Thanks in advance for your input!
I will be running a 7.1 system with Infinity Beta 50s as fronts, a c360 as my center and 4 JBL S38 as my surrounds. I've narrowed down my choices for new receiver to drive these:
Panasonic XR55 (~$200): cheapest of the bunch and the one I am leaning towards. However, I am concerned that at 100 watts/channel this unit will not have enough power to drive my fronts.
Pioneer 1016tx (~$400): Heard good things, but also some negative things about the sound quality relative the the panasonic. Also, as with the panny I don't know about Pioneer's power rating and driving my fronts
HK DPR 2005 (refurb, ~$450): Should be fine on the power front, but is it worth the extra money?
My primary use for the system will be movies, and HDMI switching is not a concern. Basically I'd like the cleanest sound with sufficient power to drive all my speakers.
Thanks in advance for your input!
