Hello Fischerroman. I have no idea what "reasonable" is. I can only share my experience: I had an Onkyo TX-NR575E and Jamo Concert 11 (D870) speakers from 1998. Was really happy with it until the receiver went out. I replaced it with the Pioneer NC-50DAB and couldn't believe my ears. These speakers now sound in a class of their own! Much more bass, rich and crisp, more precise reproduction. Every instrument is now much easier to locate and the sound is absolutely natural. If you get something like this, you will have a lot of fun.

I eat cucumber salad with mayonnaise is that sensible, stupid question!