Thx Eric,
Unfortunately the CS10 is a really big centre, and i don't have the room for it.
I've done some research on the Pioneer HDMI Standby Pass Through, and all components you're wanting to pass through TO need to be controllable by HDMI, and my 3 or 4 year old Sharp Aquos is not. List of compatible devices on Pioneer's site
http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/hdmi_cec/
The other thing i'm not loving about this receiver, is that it only has 1 year warranty. The Pioneer elites have 3 (they're a lot more money tho) and all the Onkyos/HKs have 2. So i may return/exchange for something else.
The AVS forum is where i did a lot of my research
I live in a small condo, and don't need anything crazy, although i would like to have good quality. Unfortunately, money is an issue, so i can't just buy whatever i'd like.
Please keep the suggestions coming if you have more, i appreciate them
p.s. i will hook up the speakers tonight and see how i like the sound