Also, to add to the discussion about THX. This is an excerpt from Polk Audio's Web Site. Home THX components are not necessarily better or worse than other products: they have simply earned THX approval by conforming to all THX-mandated specifications. Once the product has been submitted...
I would take another look/listen to the Sony DA4ES. It has a great deal of user accessible adjustments that can make up for any deficiencies in a speaker or room configuration. Every individual speaker has it's own EQ setting. That is just one reason to look at the Sony; the 5-year warranty and...