9.2 receiver for 11 speakers

Would like to hear receiver recommendations for a dedicated theater room.

Have wired for the following setup as going back of room, which has 3 rows of seating:
5 front speakers - Left High, Left Main, Center, Right Main, Right High
2 surround speakers - 1st row
2 surround speakers - 2nd row
2 back surround speakers on back wall - behind 3rd row

I was thinking of splitting a surround channel for 2 speakers on each side of the row. (i.e. - 1 Left Channel Surround > 2 Left Surrounds). Plan on using some in-walls. Maybe issue with ohms/power. Not sure yet.

Considering Onkyo NR3008/5008 (or even NR1008), Denon AVR-4311CI, & Marantz SR7005. Open to any other lower/older models that would provide equal bang for the buck.

EDIT/UPDATE:
Thinking of going with this configuration using Emotiva speakers...

L/C/R - Total of 3 of the Emotiva 6.2 bookshelf speakers (http://emotiva.com/erm62.shtm). Also considering replacing the center bookshelf with an ERM 6.3 (http://emotiva.com/erm63.shtm)...Overkill?

Front pair for heights, 1st row pair of surrounds, 2nd row pair of surrounds, rear pair surrounds - Total of 8 of the Emotiva UAW 6.2 in-wall speakers (http://emotiva.com/uaw62.shtm)

Subs - 2 of the Ultra Sub 12" (http://emotiva.com/ultra_sub12.shtm)

With the above info, perhaps someone can recommend a receiver now (maybe an inexpensive receiver w/preouts to share duties with an external Emotiva amp?).

Yes, I've read the same thing about using 4 ohm speakers for this type of setup. Any idea why they didn't like the setup? Ruins the effect?

The room is about 13 ft wide and 29 ft long.

Thank you for the link! I'll look into it for sure.

I agree about the ohm difference causing issues, hence I'm going to have to try one of the suggested units above. So far it looks like it will take care of balancing out any issues there.

I plan on starting with a 12" sub, possibly adding a second 12" if one is not enough (considering Aperion & Emotiva for now).

Update: I've been reading up on the Onkyo 5008 and the reliability issues. Does anyone know if recent units have had better QA?

Also, can the Yamaha RX-A3000 actually be expanded as a 9.2, or even for my 11 speaker setup?

Def not doing dipoles in this space. Since this is a theater on a non-audiophile budget (for the BIL), I planned on trying out 8" in-wall speakers from Monoprice. I know...sounds unusual. But reviews seem good, so I thought it would serve the purpose for surrounds on the sides and back. For main fronts, may try some towers & sub from Aperion or Emotiva.

I also was considering Emotiva for an amp, but only if I could find a good budget network AV with preouts. Any suggestions? Otherwise was going for more powerful standalone AV to drive everything as it seems the ones mentioned in my OP seem to be able to perform adequately.

I feel ancient for saying this, but they don't build them like they used to I guess. I bought an Onkyo receiver with some Cerwin Vega speakers in 1994. Both are still going strong and have had zero issues all these years...knock on wood.

And typically, we do tend to hear more complaints on the forums as people speak up only when they do have issues. One can only hope no issues occur with any manufacturer. Crossing fingers.

EDIT/UPDATE:
Thinking of going with this configuration using Emotiva speakers...

L/C/R - Total of 3 of the Emotiva 6.2 bookshelf speakers (http://emotiva.com/erm62.shtm). Also considering replacing the center bookshelf with an ERM 6.3 (http://emotiva.com/erm63.shtm)...Overkill?

Front pair for heights, 1st row pair of surrounds, 2nd row pair of surrounds, rear pair surrounds - Total of 8 of the Emotiva UAW 6.2 in-wall speakers (http://emotiva.com/uaw62.shtm)

Subs - 2 of the Ultra Sub 12" (http://emotiva.com/ultra_sub12.shtm)

With the above info, perhaps someone can recommend a receiver now (maybe an inexpensive receiver w/preouts to share duties with an external Emotiva amp?).

Looks good, but I'd like the receiver to be a minimum of 9.2. Thanks for the recommendation though. I'll keep it on my list if we step back to a 7.2 setup.

I completely agree with you...All of those brands will do great. From what I've seen, Onkyo, Yamaha, & Denon seem to have most of what I believe will fulfill the req'ts, but each just has a huge list of receivers to choose from. Since looking for 9.2, that list obviously cuts down a lot.

For the features, here is what is important:
-Network capable (almost everything is now)
-Preouts
-9.2
-Ample power to possibly drive all of the mentioned speakers w/out needing an external amp, if possible.
-Audyssey/or any equally good room calibration onboard system

I'm thinking if I can find a less expensive receiver less than the $800 mark, it will free up some cash to supplement a 3-channel or 5-channel amp from Emotiva to really get some great performance from this setup. If I can find a receiver that can power a whole 9.2 with the above speakers, then the cost benefits could swing that way as well.