Audio help! calling all audiophiles!!

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I'm needing some help getting a good stereo system set up. Currently I have 2 JBL 500 speakers and some craptactular amp

I'm not looking for a surroundsound system. I'm looking for a good receiver for 2 speakers and a subwoofer. I would like to buy them all separate and not spend more than $150 for a receiver. I dont mind getting one used

I'm wanting something that I can blast and still sound good. Something that can blast some Pink Floyd and give me goosebumps. Is this possible with my budget?

Anyone have some suggestions?

[Brando]

I can only share personal experience which is with Athena as-f2.2 speakers and a jbl reciever. Jbl is made by harmon kardon if I'm not mistaken so maybe try this for the reciever
http://www.harmanaudio.com/search_browse/product_detail.asp?urlMaterialNumber=HK%203380-Z&status=
it seems to be well regarded as a great deal. I love my speakers too
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dual-8-2-Way-250-Watt-Floor-Standing-Speake-AS-F2-2-SS_W0QQitemZ260032912268QQihZ016QQcategoryZ14993QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQc mdZViewItem
but they're not for sale anywhere else that I know of and they're more expensive now unfortunately. They were $400 for the pair when I got em. I'm not an audiophile but these where recommended by a few on ecoustics.com and I'm really happy with them.

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Thanks Brando! You are the 2nd person that has suggested that Receiver. Gonna go to BB and see If I can play with it some :D