Ok thanks guys, I guess the 1610 will do me just fine. I don't plan to go higher than 5.1 or to use external amps, nor any of the other extra features.

Adrian: thanks for the heads up on Audio Video Unlimited, checking their flyer it seems like their sale prices are what you generally get from Futureshop AFTER you ask for a discount, maybe I can go even lower at AVU. Great find and much appreciated.