On the topic of surround speakers, I'm not overly concerned about running wires behind the sitting area, but I was still taking an interest in using the Zona wireless system as a low cost (lower than the Verus Grand Bookshelf) surround option. After reading about my receiver's outputs, it turns out I don't have pre-outs for my surround channels.

So I went ahead and ordered a pair of Verus Forte Bookshelf speakers for my surrounds, and decided to pick up a Zona wireless set to use as my second zone from my receiver since I'm not using it as a 7.1 setup. Hopefully with this setup, I'll be able to enjoy Aperion's sound in my bedroom, or maybe even outside for cookouts and social events.
I'm really hoping this setup works well together. On a good note, I also learned that my receiver supports bi-amping the front channels via the second zone speaker outputs, so if I end up using the Zona speakers elsewhere with my computer or iPad, I can feed even more power to the Verus Grand Towers.