I'm helping a friend build an inexpensive HT for her husband for his Xmas present and wanted to get your advice because fitting 5 speakers and a sub under this price cap is new territory for me. Unfortunately, my friend's priorities are a little skewed as she like Bose sattelites because "they're cute." Lord, give me strength...

Here's the deal, this is more for HT impact as they do no critical listening. The room is one big open space as it opens up into another room on every side but one (which is all windows) so set-up is a nightmare. Appearance is paramount as they currently have their mains located, get this...behind the couch and behind the armoire! My first thought was Paradigm Energy standmounts or possibly Mirage Omnisats (Never heard 'em, but their omnidirectional pattern could work best in this room. Have any of you heard them?) and if all else fails, ceiling/wall mounts at which point who really cares what you put in?!

I know you guys/gals will steer me in the right direction. Ideas?