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"The Best of the Bunch!!!"
Summary: I have the CNET #1 rated Onkyo SKS-HT500 speaker package and am very satisfied. I auditioned the #2 rated Onkyo SR600 receiver and the #3 rated HK 225 receiver with the HT500 speakers at home for 30days and was not impressed with either. The Onkyo SR600 is better than the HK 225 but neither are exceptable for music listening. Read the reviews on the Marantz 4200 and thought I would give it a chance since the reviews stated how good it was with music. The 4200 was discontinued so I purchased the new 4300 and could not believe how great this receiver sounded. It is by far the best. I have also auditioned the Denons and returned them as well. It just seemed like the overall sound was coming together. I believe that CNET rates the receivers based on the combination of features and sound for the money, which is why the Onkyo and HK are rated so high. They have tons of features and decent sound for the money. But the Marantz has few features which is fine with me and Incredible sound which is why they have it rated lower and not a reviews choice. This is the perfect receiver for the Onkyo HT500 speaker package. You will not find a better receiver for this price if sound quality is what means the most to you as it does to me. It's the Best!!!
