I didn't receive all my equipment yet but here's what I just purchaced on my budget. Denon 1601 5.1 rec from u-bid for $234, a Denon dvd 1000 dvd/cd player on e-bay for $190, and a Klipsch Quintet/KSW10 surround outfit for $549 at www.acousticsounddesign.com. With shipping I'll be just over $1000. I priced just a Denon head unit and the Klipsch outfit @ Tweeter a yr or so ago and they wanted $1500. It sure does pay to shop around!! Hope this can help you out.