Thanks to all for the quick responses, you all ROCK! Also, thanks for the admin point out on the quotes, will try to change that...I'm a forum rookie for sure. I will attempt to answer all posts in one. The room measures 13'7" x 21'8"x 10' high, and was built with 2x6 studs, hat channel, cotton insulation, and two layers of 5/8” sheetrock with green glue in between. The ceiling has a soffit on all 4 sides and the raised ceiling is being painted with a day sky and a night sky over that. We are trying to balance the look (décor), the AV, and the budget for a DIY finish. As for the budget for speakers, looking to keep it ~$3500. With the room design, we only have about 18" from the front wall to the screen (driving the 250F selection) and think I have some wiggle room on the subs and will check out the larger ones for fit, but there is not enough side space for the subs so I'm limited to the front and back for the subs. Looking forward to the next round of advice and thank you again!