content: if you are thinking about getting an intro surround system, this is a great beginner-intermediate component to start with. don't waste your money on inferior turn-key systems for $300 to $500, but rather spend a little more--$700 to $1k, and build a GREAT system wich you will enjoy for years. i never knew my speakers were so capable of producing such quality sound. The onkyo is worth the price and is user friendly, only the instructions don't exactly match the actual set up steps. this, however, is not a problem since setup and operation is intuative and easy via the display on the receiver.