I do not have my stereo blasted to 180dbs all the time. I like high SPLs but its only occationally and high SPLs in small does are perfectly safe. I am probably pickier than the average HTer as far as SQ goes as well so if it wont go loud cleanly then it wont go loud at all. Furthermore alot...
I was thinking about something using some thin cables ...so technically it may not be totally de-coupled from the room unless I can run the cables in from outside or something. I had something like a plant hanger in mind.