Apparently my taste exceeds my budget -- gee, that's probably a
familiar tune. :-) I'm actually considering building my own speakers.
I've read quite a bit about this over the past couple days and it
seems like you can build a really excellent system for not much money.
And you have the added benefit of being able to tweak the crossover,
cabinet, baffling, insulation, etc. to get the sound you want.

There is a plan for speakers at www.audioreview.com that seems pretty
well-received. Parts for two speakers run about $300. That, and a
subwoofer (could I build one of those too?), and I'm set for speakers.
Now for the amp and DVD player.

Bryan