Seen the recent Receivers on Sale for Yamaha
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/60515
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/60562
And people seemed to compare them to the HTP521 for $391.60 delivered at VideoPro
http://www.videopro.com.au/p-3926-pioneer-htp521-home-theatr…
So if pickup is an option, or even a pricematch at local JB / HN, you can save another ~$50 / 12%
Here are some WP threads comparing to the Yamaha YHT196
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1833425
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1833272
Not sure when it expires but it is advertised for New Year's Day
Main Features
Output Power per Channel125W
Impedance at Output Level6Ω
Number of Channels5
Signal / Noise Ratio98 dB
Input Connections• 4 x HDMI
• 4 x Composite
• 2 x Component
• 1 x Coaxial
• 2 x Digital Optical
• 1 x Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT200
Output Connections• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x Composite
• 1 x Component
AM/FM Tuner with RDSYes
Tuner Pre-set Stations30
HD Audio FormatsDolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio Return ChannelYes
Stand-by Pass ThroughYes
Control with HDMI (+)Yes
HDMI Repeater (+)Yes
On-Screen Display (GUI)Analogue (English)
Remote ControlSR remote control
Weight9.0 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)435 x 168 x 363 mm
This is a good price for an entry level package. I can't vouch for the speakers as I don't have them but the receiver (appears to be the VSX-521 model) I did buy last week on sale at JB Hifi and is in my opinion excellent for the price. One thing missing off the spec list above is 3D compatibility, which is a big selling point for anyone looking to upgrade to an inexpensive receiver purely because their old one predates 3D, like me.