Bob,
I have exactly the same concerns as you do. I prefer low volume when I watch movies but I would like to clearly hear the words the actors and actresses are saying and I prefer classical and easy listening music at decent volume only. I purchased Epic 80 and the set does exactly what I envisioned. Clear words in movies and distinct notes in music plus I am immersed in the movie environment when the surround sounds and EP350 kick in. They are not overpowering at all.
The bonus is when my son visits me and would like to play loud, my system could take him on.
I have not written my review on my Epic 80 because I just finished setting it up last weekend and I have not received the home theater tune up from Sound and Vision. My calibration is just from the set up procedure from my Denon 3803. So far, I have an extremely pleasurable movie watching and music listening experience.
