Looking for a solid 2.1 stereo system

[Donnie27]

Donnie I'm not sure if I'm following you, sarcasm?

The 909 I heard seemed like it had more Raw power for Stereo Mode = Music a plus. The HTR530 has newer 5.1/7.1 features and support but didn't seem to have as good of a Stereo Mode. Honestly, I wasn't in a listening room, it was in a 2nd Hand Electronics shop. They resale new and used equipment. I came close to getting a TX SV909 Pro myself

I've heard the 909 in a good setting, but not the HT-R530.

"""All too often, home theater packages disappoint - underpowered, poorly engineered, and over-rated. Onkyo has emphatically resolved these shortcomings with the HT-S780 7.1-channel receiver/speaker package. In terms of power, the HT-R530’s seven channels (a cumulative power of 1000 watts) deliver with power and authority. But sheer power means nothing without the audio circuitry design, technology and quality parts to back it up. Just like you’ll find in Onkyo separate components, core elements - WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology), Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry, 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters, a 32-bit DSP processing chip and an H.C.P.S.(High CurrentPower Supply) - provide the backbone for the home theater performance that is noticeably lacking in today’s market. Admirably supportedby the 7.1-channel speaker system (an impressive package in its own right), the HT-S780 distinguishes itself as a home theater system for the mid-to large-sized family home.""

These speakers are the ones I heard but they weren't setup correctly. 909 would instantly blow these LOL! Again though, pure 4 speaker expanded stereo and Pro Logic compared to Newer 7.1 and 5.1 for movies isn't close. Pro Logic sucks compared to either. Most of my Buds and I run separate Amps for the front channel for Pure Stereo when using most 5 or 7.1 receivers.