Which Onkyo Receiver and Speakers? Please HELP!!!

[DoctorA]

I have a 7 year old Onkyo system that has been PERFECT. I want to upgrade!!.

Here's my dilemma. I want a good receiver, and speaker system. My thinking is:

Option A: Get a 7.2 receiver (TX-NR708 or HT-RC270 don't know the difference between them. If anyone can help with that it would be great), and a speaker package such as SKS-HT750, or SKS-HT540 (don't know the difference, if someone can help with that).

Option B: is getting the HT in a box HT-S9300.

The TX-NR708, and HT-RC270 are better receivers but they would be with non-THX speakers, so should I invest the majority of the money in the receiver, or the system?

Thanks in advance for helping clarify these questions

 

[bandphan]

I have a 7 year old Onkyo system that has been PERFECT. I want to upgrade!!.

Here's my dilemma. I want a good receiver, and speaker system. My thinking is:

Option A: Get a 7.2 receiver (TX-NR708 or HT-RC270 don't know the difference between them. If anyone can help with that it would be great), and a speaker package such as SKS-HT750, or SKS-HT540 (don't know the difference, if someone can help with that).

Option B: is getting the HT in a box HT-S9300.

The TX-NR708, and HT-RC270 are better receivers but they would be with non-THX speakers, so should I invest the majority of the money in the receiver, or the system?

Thanks in advance for helping clarify these questions

If you truly want to upgrade. Listen to as many speakers as possible with a budget in mind. Then worry about the receiver. Speakers are what makes 90% of the system (including subwoofers). I would strongly suggest a budget for the speakers and for a sub.

 

[DoctorA]

Anyone else please?

Any other ideas?
What's a good 7.2/7.1 speaker package for around $800
Thanks