All: some very interesting information.

I suspect that I will "pass" on the Monster and see what comes out later on in the year. My fronts are Axiom M80s which are 4 ohm speakers. I probably would like to have at least a seperate 2 channel 400-500 watt amp for them (looking for peak power capability not RMS power), using the front preouts of my Onkyo. I think for the center and rears that the Onkyo should have plenty of power.