ok dude, when you hear some real NON-BOSE speakers you'll be amazed...

ok, so does your speaker budget include a sub too? If so, i'd recommend something from HSU or SVS. You'd be best to build your system in stages to get the best possible. Start with 2.1 or 3.1 (left right and center +sub) then buy 2 more for 5.1 surround, and finally, another 2 for full 7.1

I'm gonna recommend something like the new paradigm mini-monitors, plus the CC-290 center for front. then maybe atom-monitors for left right surround and ADP-190's or 390's for rear surrounds.

Hope this helps!