Over the past couple of month I've been looking into upgrading some of my stuff. I was initially looking at receivers (I have the Sony 510) and had decided on the Pioneer 1018. Was out checking prices locally, the usual places BB, Future shop, 2001 etc. At 2001 the sales person said the 1018 was a good receiver but had way more bells and whistles than what I needed, Ipod, XM radio etc. He recommended the Onkyo 606 as far better sound wise. Is this true? I just don't really know anything about Onkyo and until Audiohoics can't say I really ever heard of them. I'm a noob,eh! And the Onkyo was a bit cheaper. So didn't end up getting anything as I now have to research the Onkyo. So any advise is welcomed.
Here comes the lucky part. I was also looking at maybe upgrading a couple of my speakers, either the mains or the center. I finally figured out just what series PSB's I had. I bought them about 15-20 years ago, and all they have on the back is a number. Turns out they are the Century series, have a 100 center, 400 mains and 200 rears with a PA sub (best buy brand?). I've been more than happy with them so thought I would try to find a matching up-grade. On e-bay found some century 600 mains, was waiting for the seller to get back on shipping and before he did someone else bought them. Then found a century 200 center, was winning the bidding but fell asleep an hour before the auction end and lost out. Was pretty bummed out about this. So started looking in some local ads and found this for sale, and tell me what you all think, if this is a good deal or not. $1000 for a pair of PSB Image 5T's, PSB Image 2B's, PSB Image 8C center and an PSB Alpha Subsonic 1 sub, plus a Yamaha HTR-5950 receiver, speaker wire and banana plugs. It all looks to be in great shape. I'm going over tomorrow to look at them. But this all seems to be a really good deal and I usually don't get this lucky! How does it all sound?
