THanks much for your help, Jon and MZ. Will check out NHT and Vandersteen.
Jon, I have completely avoided all graphs since they I have no idea what they are telling me. Is there a link to something that helps a newby learn what some of the more significant ones mean. FYI, I have pretty much decided against Onkyo's (and Denons) - the Amazon reviews are just too lousy. For the 3400, 40% 5's and 25% 1's, For me, not something I want to chance. I realize that these reviews are often worth very little, but ....
Jon, I have completely avoided all graphs since they I have no idea what they are telling me. Is there a link to something that helps a newby learn what some of the more significant ones mean. FYI, I have pretty much decided against Onkyo's (and Denons) - the Amazon reviews are just too lousy. For the 3400, 40% 5's and 25% 1's, For me, not something I want to chance. I realize that these reviews are often worth very little, but ....