Regarding the budget question, max for speakers and sub i wanna spend is prolly around $1500 (US). Also, this is more of a long term HT project. I just got my basement finished and wired last week. I still have painting to do, receiver research to get done....and TV! Axioms are high on my list for speakers though. Will post more questions on my quest for good sounding movies in my home. .

Thanks
LH