Unfortunately, I have an especially difficult task convincing the wife that I need a good sound system. She'll never quite have the same appreciation for a good home theater that I do, since she's been deaf in one ear since age 12. Regardless, I've managed to upgrade the M22's to a pair of M60s in our buying plans.

Good idea about the eggshell white Qs on the ceiling. That just might fly. They shouldn't be too noticable way up on the 12-ft ceiling.

It's an uphill battle, but I'm getting there. Next task: convincing her that the sub has absolutely no business being hidden on a bookshelf cabinet. It's been a long road from "just get those nice little Bose speakers" to where I am now...