Is this system brand new or can it consist of used/demo items? You can save a ton of money buying new high grade cables & accessories on a place like Ebay instead of shopping retail. You can also save a ton of money getting used stuff provided its in very good condition from a reputable seller. I wouldn't buy a used DVD player/recorder or a TV though unless it was just purchased by the seller new. In regards to I'm assuming to be an HD TV you can save a ton of money buying a rear projection widescreen HDTV but that might not fit your definition of high end as opposed to plasma or LCD.