A/V has evolved at lightning speed in the last few years and Dolby Atmos is moving fast from a "want" to a "need". Independently placed three dimensional sound, wi-fi connectivity and HDMI® 2.0 terminals for 4K are now accesible for the audiophile on a budget. Hooray for technology!
Thanks for all the feedback. Sorry if 10,00 sq ft was a little generous on the room space. The fellows at Axiom told me I had over 10,000, and I never did the math myself.
...or at least that is what the salesman told me at a well known shop here in town. I was told that I needed an "active" sub because my room is too bright, with hardwood flooring, big windows and a high ceiling. He said that the 12" HSU I was considering would be really difficult to place in the...