I am currently pricing out my new home to build and it will include a dedicated home theatre. The room is 26' long x 22' wide. My listening area will be about 10 to 11 feet from the TV. The back part of the room will be a bar area.

I currently have the Bose Acoustimass 5.1 duel cube system in my living room. Been very pleased with this system but have never listened to anything else with the exception of low end in the box surround systems.

I have several questions. How does the Epic Midi systems compare with what I have? Can the speaker brackets from Axiom be mounted on the ceiling (going from 5.1 to 6.1)? I will be looking for a new reciever. Can spend about $600 - $700, I want THX certification and DTS 6.1 capability. Any suggestions?