Upgrade?

I getting back into the audio world after several years of sitting it out. Need speakers and a receiver to get started. I have been looking at older (5-8 years) "flagship" receivers like the Pioneer Elite VSX-49TXI or the Onkyo TX NR-1000. I know nothing about the video side so was thinking only about the stereo. Now, I'm not so sure. I am finding prices I can live with on new equipment on accessories for less site. Thought on a receiver that a newby would be happy with?

Speakers. I have alway been a fan of Definitive Technology and have been looking for a used pair of BP3s. I have also found some fair prices on Focal 814V chorus series. Can anyone compare the two for me? I have never listened to Focal home speakers but I know their car audio gear sounds amazing.

I also have a Hafler 500 that I can use to power the fronts or a Bedini 100/100 that is also sitting around doing nothing.

any advice is appreciated.

Thank you.