Thanks for such a detailed answer, rneill!
I am currently interested in Onkyo TXNR808 so the the reveiver shouldn't be a big problem for me. However, the price in Newegg US is only 699.99 but here at Toronto, it is 1299.99 plus tax (newegg doesn't ship to Canada). Sigh.
I am more inclined to watch concert and docummentary on blu-rays and am not a bass head for action movies. In addition, I am afraid that my neighbours will knock my door if my sub is too strong.
Ahhh, I initially planned to purchase KEF 3005 but ever since I started looking into here, my budget increased so much. For 7.1 setup, Epic Midi - 125 is $1,757.50 but Epic Grand Master - 500 will cost $3,100.80 and Epic 80 - 800 will cost $5,316.20. Will I get goose bumps if I pay so much more:)
