Drew, you may also want to consider one of Axiom's bookshelf speakers. The m2's, m3's, or the great m22's would run circles around Bose, and you WILL get that WOW effect compared to what your used to. Throw a sub in with some 2's, 3's, or 22's, and you would have a killer system. I would also consider getting either the Qs4's or Qs8's for the left/right surrounds, I don't think you'll find anything better for surround effects. You definately can get an awesome receiver between $500-$900 or so that will easily drive any of the Axiom speakers.
Where do you live, you might want to see if one of us can give you an audition?
Talk to you later.
