Location is certainly important while the kids grow up.
Our HT is in the basement which has a door (also useful in containing our cat).
The child will not have access to this room for quite some time.
That is a plus.
You really should go and take a listen to the Monitor Audio Silvers just for fun anyway when you have the chance. Their sound is so similar to Axiom it is almost scary. I wish i had the local prices here like those listed in the US.
Larger stores = larger price benefits
Around here it is mostly small, private shops that carry the swankier brands of audio. I was surprised to find that Parasound Halo amp at one of the 'box' stores recently. I highly doubt you will see Monitor Audio speakers in Future Shop or Best Buy anytime soon. I would be curious to see how they would get priced though.
