my receiver is a onkyo tx-sr707 7.1 hope that helps
Okay. I have the Onkyo Tx-Nr807. That receiver is rated a higher power output than the 707, for whatever that's worth.
You'll love the Vantages if you get them. The downside is the panels on the Vantage will likely strain your current receiver even more than it already is. You can probably make things work for a while, but you won't get nearly the sound from your system you could if you can either add an amp dedicated to the Vantage panels, or alternatively as has been suggested, upgrade your receiver.
Since we're so good at spending other people's money, here's a thought for you to consider...
Instead of spending $5k+ for a pair of new Vantages, check audiogon.com, local Craigslist, the classified section of this forum, even e-bay for a good used set of Vantages. I bought mine for $2400, and they can be found from about that price up to about $2800 used. Try to find someone local to you, or within driving distance, so you can audition the speakers before you buy them.
The money you can save by buying used will allow you to spend a little in the amplifier department - $500 to $1200 can buy a lot of amp if you go used, or you can buy a new Emotiva XPA-2 to power the Vantage panels for $800, as I did.
I started trying to build a nice combo two-channel/home theater system using a receiver I thought was up to the demands...because I was trying to stay within a "reasonable" budget. :ROFL:
If I had it to do over again, I'd have bought the Sunfire Cinema Grand used instead of spending $800 on the Onkyo, finding it wasn't enough then spending $800 on the XPA-2, then finding the Onkyo still wasn't driving my Motif center adequately, requiring another $350 to acquire the UPA-1.
Whatever you decide, enjoy the journey! This can be a very expensive process.
P.S., I bought my Motif used as well.
