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Here is a review and in it they state the VSX 94 was happy driving a 4 ohm load

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/2635/pioneer-elite-vsx-94txh-av-receiver.html

If I am not mistaken, it is THX select 2 certified, which means it can handle a 3 ohm load to get a THX certification.

Although the excellent systems Bob quoted are just slightly over your budget (in Canadian dollars), consider that if you were to purchase from the Factory Outlet, the savings on the M60 system would squeak you in at $2,479.50 CAD and even less American. I can guarantee you that the mains in this package can produce every nuance of a movie (from big to subtle) in stunning clarity. I own two sets of them.

If you follow JohnK's good advice and use M22s as mains, the same system gets a little cheaper yet again. From the Factory Outlet, you would be looking at 2,121.35 CAD. Leaving room for goodies. The M22s, although I don't own them myself, are continuously praised for their clarity and the EP350 sub will round out any tiny bit of bass that you might lose by not going with a big floor stander like the M60s or M80s. No guilt to reserve those for when you get a much bigger room or more free cash.

If you want to end up never having deal with the often unnecessary but always present upgraditis, you could consider doing it in pieces.

-Purchase the M80s with an EP500 to start with. I personally get more fun out of my sub than my surround speakers because very few movies utilize them to their full potential. If you sit close to the center, you will get a good 'ghost center' from the stereo effect of the pristine M80.

-When the budget allows, add some QS8 surrounds.

-Finally top it of with an EP150 Center.

I'm exited just talking about it. I wish I could buy more myself just to relive the rush of getting new gear.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Murph has left the building.

Was that an Exit Stage Left or stage right?

Who is Snagglepuss.

It "should". However, my Onkyo is THX Select 2 certified as well and it does not like 4 ohm speakers at all. That's the main reason I chose the M60's over the M80's. Of course the Pioneer may perform well with the 80's.

The M60's are great, btw...

Correct, for $400. We also would have accepted "Who is Rush?".

You have the board.

I beleive it was a secret trap door exit... with lots of smoke.

I WAS going to go piecemeal>

Well done my young Padawan!

Another welcome Rug. I would think that the M60 will deliver all the sound quality you are looking for for HT and will handle that size room no problem.

The M80 on the other hand will deliver every little detail on the best mastered music of any genre.