onkyo vs. Marantz A/V recievers which better?


I am looking at purchasing a HT receiever (7.1). I am down to two models: Onkyo TX-SR804 or Marantz SR5001. The price point are about equal. I am new to HT scene, and not sure which is best to purchase? My listening will be 90% movies, and look forward to creating a second zone that doesn't require an external receiver. Speakers B&W 601, 603, and LCR600 Series 3
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I 2nd dawgbyte's response concerning Yamaha-thought I was
upgrading a few years back went from Harmon Kardon avr-85
to Yamaha-rxv3000-IMHO--there was no comparision in sound-
I sold the Yamaha--purchased a HK-avr7200-there is truth
to the high current sound that HK- promotes-highly recommended.Good luck.