I am not an audio expert. I am seeking advice concerning a value speaker system. I desire to spend approximately $600 for a set of speakers that will provide quality sound for both music and home theater. The arrangement will most likely be used by my family primarily for home theater. Although, I would like them for music. My wife desires a speaker system that is small and does not dominate the room, and no/minimal wire runs. Since I do not own the home I am currently living in, I cannot install wall speakers. From what I understand, wireless is expensive.



My limited research has led me to the two possible arrangements, or some combination of the two:


1) Bose
VCS-10 center channel
Acoustimass 5 Series III – front channels
161 - surround sound

2) BIC
DV62CLRs - center channel
V1020 subwoofer
DV62si bookshelf – front channels
DV52si – surround sound



I am interested in hearing people’s thoughts and experiences.



Thanks