While I understand the design aesthetics can be a big  factor (otherwise why buy a B&O at all?) I've never regretted buying a larger set. A larger set will provide much more of a suspension of disbelief, immersion in the story of a good film or show. At times when I've gone with a bigger set at first I sit back and go "wow, that's big, did I do right?" but within a few days of being more immersed in the video my attitude has always been "Man, I'm glad I got the bigger one!"

And given how awful the movie theater experience is in the local multiplex where I live, having a larger set with great sound is a great thing to have.

Thanks for all your thoughts and suggestions, helped alot!

The consensus seems to be 55" is the way to go, and I agree. Particular thinking about future situations.

I will now begin the search for a BV 11-55 :)

Very nice. I've always loved the wall mount BL11.

I thought it was good, then I sold the sub and set the speakers up properly and they sound great... no sub required

it was strange though, when the BL2 was connected, I had to tell the TV the BL9 were something else(BL8000 I used) as the sub would not work

not quite as much bass without sub,still enough to rattle the walls.

A bit late in responding - but yes the 55 is the way to go. I had he same space issue but the 55 is so much more cinematic than the 46. In terms of versions, if you go for MK1 just check closely that there are no gaps in the foam on the inside of the screen (edge), or any dust for that matter. I have one the first MK1s and I do get a little light bleeding from the edges due to the foam not being quite right. I remember others had some dust on the inside of the screen. Otherwise the 55-11 is near perfect, and at current prices a bargain.