Thank you for the replies gunslingers!
You are right, I am only trying to achieve realism within the space that comprises my viewing area. Getting music throughout the space is not an issue, the receiver is strictly for movies and TV, and so I'm not comfortable doubling the budget.

I am not comtemplating a change in speakers, I am very happy with the Boston sound, especially in my VR-12 center channel (IMO one of the finest ever made). And they should match up well sonically with the 1070, as it appears it may share some lineage with the Boston receivers that have just hit the market. I've seen post that claim the Boston shares many of the Sherwood-Newcastle components. Logically, then, the Outlaw should be a perfect marriage with my Boston speakers.

Unfortunately, here in Vegas there aren't any places where you can demo anything other that Pioneer, Yamaha and Denon - so my only guidance is the great people out there like you guys. Thanks again!