Hi Sam...Here are the details...
My needs are based on both movie and music.
The setup is a Lounge area which is attached to a Main living room thru an open partition. Sizes of both the living n lounge is 18ft (long) * 13ft(wide) so combined open area to which this sound system will cater to is 18 ft(long) * 26 ft(wide).
Lounge area is mainly our day to day entertainment area but when we throw parties....the whole living cum lounge will become entertainment area.
I am very universal in my music choice and prefer the details on instruments coming thru the system rather than loud noise. Balance sound therefore vs heavy bass or treble wud be my listening preference. Even though i listen to all kind of music...easy listening would be my most preferred mode.
I hv been thru Infinity and B&W demos
Infinity was Classica series C 336 Floor standing with a combo of cc225 centre speaker n C255ES Surround speakers. Since this was my first demo i was not in a position to compare but it did sound pretty good to me. He played the music on Harmon Kardon AV355 7.1 Channel...It looks like a good one too.
B&W...was decent too as it was soft on the ears...something they emphasize while selling all the time
Ready to explore more...Target date for acquiring the system is Jan end. Also more importantly ....i wud want to work on accoustics tips to ensure the setup is as accoustic friendly as possible in a general lounge n living setup.
TC...Shailesh