Hello everyone,

I'm looking in to purchasing new speakers and subwoofer for my home theater system. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations on what to look at. I don't know much and, frankly, there are waaaaay too many different brands and models to even narrow down a search. I was looking at B&W but don't think I can do it on my budget. My budget is around 1,500 US but I'd consider spending 500+ more for something better or that would last longer. I'm an average user - once it's installed & configured odds are I won't play with it much. I watch DVD's and tv... listen to 80's rock via digital cable (Cox) and I have a DVR.

The room is roughly 20' x 20' with high ceilings - it's an open floor plan. One wall behind where the tv is, one side wall, a 5' wall behind my couch. The tv is in a cabinet - the center channel will be 6" above it, the sub on the ground to the side next to a wall. The front speakers have to be mounted to the wall and the backs either on stands behind my couch or attached to a beam that's behind it about 10' off the floor.

Currently have:

Sony STR-DA3ES receiver
Sony XBR 36" tv
Bose Acoustimass 15 subwoofer & 5 speakers (I know, I know...)

Again, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!