Pricing a new system

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I'm thinking about upgrading my surround system so I can participate in all the new codecs on the BDs today. My Bose system has served me well for the last almost 6 years, but I'm into Blu-ray now and I just can't justify having the Bose any longer due to its lack of audio processing.

What I'm asking for is some clear advice and recommendations on a surround system. What I don't need is a bunch of lofty personal wisdom from some why I shouldn't have bought my Bose system. It's been a great system and served my personal taste well these last few years. So let's bypass the stupidity and focus on what I'm looking at right now. There's no disrespect intended in what I'm saying here toward anyone, but some of you have really got to get over what others do that satisfies their own tastes.

Now, since I've only had one system, Bose, I'm learning more and more as I read more and more. I'm not looking to spend a fortune on components but I don't mind spending money on something that will get my needs met. And hookers are not a part of this, by the way. I want bang for the buck and I am someone that does have an ear for detail. I have a musical background in vocal, instrumental and soundboard operations so I can, and do appreciate quality sound and the technology that drives it. I only give you a very brief history simply to make the point that I do care about sound quality. With that said, let's talk about meeting needs.

I'm thinking about the Onkyo TX-SR805, TX-SR705 or TX-SR606. I know that the 805 would be better, but I want to know, for the money, would a less expensive model equipped with the tech to get me all I need be sufficient?

Here's where I get a bit lost. I need satellite speakers that hang from the ceiling since my Bose satellites are ceiling mounted already. I despise floor speakers, personal opinion, and think book shelf speakers look even worse. I have a large media room with 13 foot ceilings and ceiling mounts have always appealed to me. So, with all that said, I would like to mount some very nice looking well performing speakers. I don't need advice on how to hang my speakers and at what height they should be, I just need advice on good brands (5.1) that will perform and are reasonably priced.

I am also at a loss when it comes to the sub. Again, I would like a nice responsive sub without spending a crap-load of cash. Surly there is a sub that has deep tones and not bottom out when the movie asks for it that won't cost an arm and a leg.

I need to know what entails the wiring set-up since all I know is the Bose boutique package system. What connectors would I need along with other pieces that will get me plugged and played. I have my BDP already and I have a couple of HDMI cables. I really look forward to getting rid of the optical cable and going complete HDMI to the receiver.

So, there you have it. I am a relative longtime Bose listener that is now ready to convert to a system that is more functional and has better sound. However, don't think for a minute that any of you Bose haters will convince me that my choice 6 years ago was a bad one. My choice served me well up to this point, but I'm ready to move on. So what I'll ask is that you make my conversion a good one and lead me, don't insult me. If this thread begins to get stupid and retarded then I will quietly bow out and you can throw feces all over each other without me.