After researching this forum I have decided to go with the xr45 or d912k. This receiver will be used for a 6.1 home theatre. The speakers are modest by most standards but good enough for me 
My wife and I are definately not audiophiles. I am just putting together a decent everyman setup.
Center Athena C.5
Left Right Athena S.5
Sub Sony SA-WM500
Left/Right/Center Rears 100w in ceilings (sorry its a big open room)
I can get both these recievers online for about $300. Since I can't demo either one, I was wondering if anyone had heard both, and what their opinion was as to which is better. I want to pull the trigger, but I litterally can not decide which to get. The Auto setup on the pioneer is attarctive though.
I did see mentioned that the d914k and the XR70? are coming out eventually/soon. Does anyone know what the new features are and if it's worth waiting?
Any advice from the experts would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
My wife and I are definately not audiophiles. I am just putting together a decent everyman setup.
Center Athena C.5
Left Right Athena S.5
Sub Sony SA-WM500
Left/Right/Center Rears 100w in ceilings (sorry its a big open room)
I can get both these recievers online for about $300. Since I can't demo either one, I was wondering if anyone had heard both, and what their opinion was as to which is better. I want to pull the trigger, but I litterally can not decide which to get. The Auto setup on the pioneer is attarctive though.
I did see mentioned that the d914k and the XR70? are coming out eventually/soon. Does anyone know what the new features are and if it's worth waiting?
Any advice from the experts would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks