Definitive Audio Speakers

I'm in the market for an home audio system to go with Samsung UN55B8000. Finding the right TV wasn't so hard, I'm having a very hard time choosing between audio systems.

I plan to listen to music from time to time, however the main function will be movies, TV (Mostly Sports) and games.

The TV is around 10' from viewing position in a 10' high ceiling living room.
I don't know if that's even relevant when choosing a sound system, but I thought it might matter for better acoustics.

Should I even consider a 7.1 system?
I never even considered a 7.1 system, until I began my search.
It seems like I could end up kicking myself later on, if I don't get a 7.1 system now.
I plan to keep this entire home theater system for a long time, perhaps until there's another ground breaking change in entertainment systems, like HDTV.

My price range is around $2,000, however I'm willing to take recommendations over my range, if the extra cost is justified.
I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I do have ears and I'd like to pick the best audio system for my price range. :)

I have looked into Klipsch and Definitive Technology speakers.
For receiver, I've looked into Onkyo, Denon and Pioneer.
Here are links to specific models, I've considered.

http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technol ogy-ProCinema-Speaker-System/dp/B000TDEN A6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics& amp;qid=1249000005&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Cinema-800-Sys tem-Black/dp/B001JQZXCO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UT F8&s=electronics&qid=1249000005& amp;sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-HD-300-Def inition-Theater/dp/B001XURGSK/ref=sr_1_4 ?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12490 00300&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR607-7-2 -Channel-Surround-Receiver/dp/B001VEI2KO /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&am p;qid=1249000547&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR806-Cha nnel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B001AMUF7K/ref= sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid =1249000547&sr=1-2

Please help me choose the right system.
Any recommendations, help, advice, etc will be appreciated.
Please, please do not reply with a simple brand name or model, this wouldn't help me much at all.

Thank you in advance! :)
Home theater system will be placed in a 15' x 20' living area, but the area extends to dining room, kitchen, hallway, etc.
What I mean is that the area is in the open and not closed with walls.

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Do you like mine?I think Onkyo 806 is too much for you, how big is your room? If you are ok with 90 watts why go for 130, mine is OnkyoTX-SR605 and the speakers are all JBL I made the installation , wires inside the walls, everything a $600 value. E mail me if you like it. I guarantee you this toy sounds great!
You can get the receiver online if you want to, I got it in a store (Miami) and the speakers in Best Buy, waiting for a coupon or a sale, saved few hundreds.

2009-07-30 17:45:56 by SG

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