I'd also second the psyprof1's recommendation of the Magnepan HT system. Especially since you stated 40% music listening. You'll probably want either that 7200 or 7700 amp to power them, but if you haven't heard Magnepans, you owe it to yourself to give them a listen. Properly driven, they leave box speakers in the dust. And you can take that to the O.K. corral.

Of course you'll still need the sub.

Craigo