I feel you. We have 3 kids.
I believe other colors were available but it was more than I wanted to spend. The loveseat was needed while the chair was being made. It works pretty good for my wife and I when we both listen
As far as subs go I thought I had a mode in the listening position but as the speakers have broken in it has improved. I still think there is a mode but I was going to try to measure the room with REW and then decide on subs

