Got these last week:
1. Denon 1611
2. Wharfedale 10.1 (pair)
3. Wharfedale Sub MX.10 (equivalent of SW-150, but with downfiring driver)
AVR:
Not much thought went into this, bought Denon based on good reviews.
Speakers:
I had already audtioned Polk TSI-300's but didnt like them. Even my wife too felt they were a bit harsh (paired with Denon 1611).
Then went to audition Wharfedales, almost decided on Diamond 9.5 or 10.2.
Auditioned both for about an hour. Then, the person suggested to also listen to 10.1.
Thought, no harm in giving them try too. And I was amazed at the imaging of these speakers. Still, had to decided between 10.1 & 10.2.
The deal breaker was the option to wall mount the 10.1's, which saved me the cost of stands reqd for the bigger 10.2's. And also, having 2 small kids at home, felt wall mounting would be much safer that placing on stands or having Floorstanders.
Subwoofer:
I had auditioned Polk TSI-300's along with Polk sub (do not remember the model but was appx 300W rms) and it was an immediate no-no.
Then decided to try SW-150, again based on so many excellent reviews. But finally got MX.10 as it was available in stock.
Have been listening to music since then, I have to try some good action movie scenes now, to experience the power of the sub woofer. Will probably try on weekend.