It may be bad form but I'm hitting this because of extensive changes since the original post in 2011.
Why update the first post? It kind of invalidates what others replied... and we can't see progress made
Can you consider to restore the OP and post the update as a reply?
I am wondering how the speaker height works out in that room, perhaps it's just the pictures but they look pretty high up for a sitting position..
Bet it sounds perfect standing and moving about the room but how does it sound sitting and relaxing?