well, all right haole-boy!! finally gonna get an HT... i been wondering how long it would be til the bug finally got to you.. i knew that 2 channel stuff would eventually lead to the big whammo..
i wish i had some great advice to give you, but i dont.. in fact, i am looking into a bigger TV and sub myself right now. but, sounds like you already have a good idea of what you want, and i know you have the technical knowledge to get the correct pieces to do what you want.
good luck, and as always... POST PICS when finished.. (whenever that is)
bigjohn