Looking at it, these `seem` better, but then I`m non techy.HTIB-40 comprises RX-V420RDS and NS-P220 speaker package...allegedly 65W RMS output per speakerHTIB-20 comparises RX-V396, NS-P220 speaker package.On the face of it, both more powerful than the VS-10 which quotes less output. Since I`m not that techy, has anyone experienced the HTiB packages in comparison to the VS-10....TIA for puttign up with me several times in a day!Paul