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Listening position/speaker position
Do NOT listen to your friend.   
My end game speaks.
I hand built my "end game" spx about six years ago.  Accuton and RAAL Amorphous.  All active.  Haven't heard anything at a show that can best them.  
B&W 805 D4: which 5 channel power amp should I go with (home theater): Parasound or Rotel
I have owned several B&W speakers and currently have the 805D4s.  Rotel makes good amos for the money, but the 8 series has impedance dips that Rotel doesn't handle well.  IIRC, the Diamonds (8 ohm nominal) drop to under 4 ohms in the lower tr... 
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
Jain - "Makeba" Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Voodoo Lake"  
Amazon HD Lower Price
Same here.  Free upgrade to Amazon Music HD.  Must go to your account and accept changes. 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
1) Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir - Of Monsters and Men2) Kari Jobe3) Tiffany Lamson - Givers 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
Find a speaker that uses a higher end Accuton mid and/or RAAL tweet and you will find the next level you are looking for.   
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
I own and have owned many B&W speakers, including D, D2, D3, in-wall, and in-ceiling.  I am very pleased with the value and flexibility they offer.  That said, I find that they are very good for mixed duty (music, movies, tv, and multiroom).As... 
Good starter amp recommendation
You can find a Rotel RMB976mk2 for under $200.  It bridges to 150x3 and sounds good with Denon.  You can use your preouts on the x3400 to get solid power to your left, center, and right speakers.    
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
Hi Mobius,If you are ever in South Mississippi you are welcome to stop by and listen to my setups.  I have a pair of B&W 805D3's.  For your comparison I have a pair of custom built Accuton/Raal speakers, which I consider to be the best soundin...