I am in the process of setting up my first home theater system.

1. My room size is 33 feet by 22 feet by 7 feet high resulting in about 5,000 cubic feet of volume. Should I get the Epic 60 or the Epic 80 home theater system? Affordability is not an issue - I just want the optimnum system for the space I have without overkill. Is the Epic 80 much better sounding than the 60? I plan to drive the speakers with the Yamaha RX-V1300.

2. I plan to use my DVD player as a CD player also. So when I listen to music do I need to make any changes to the speaker/reciever configuration?

3. If I have to lengthen my in wall speaker wire is it OK to connect the piece outside the wall to another wire of the same guage and securing them with electrical tape? Will I loose and sound quality because of the connection?

Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Avian.