Dunno if they are available in the US, but Teufel makes pretty solid speakers for "novice" audiophiles. You can get a decent system for about 1k.

I have one hooked up to my PC and I love it!

 

Look at Zaph|Audio SR-71's. I have them, and they are stunning. Paired with an SVS Sonosub, it's probably better than a commercial movie theater, hell, I know it is.

Zaph|Audio SR-71's @ Madisound

 

My sentiments exactly

 

Oppo 95 CD/SACD/DVD/Blu-Ray player with the Reference Tube Modification upgrade by ModWright Instrumants - Awesome!






Current System includes :

Evolution Acoustics MM3 speakers

Pioneer Elite PRO151FHD 60" plasma

Oppo 95 BluRay/Universal Player

Boulder 1060 Amplifier

Boulder 1012 DA/PreAmplifier

Synergistic Research TESLA PowerCell 10SE - power conditioner

Purist Audio Design ANNIVERSARY XLR interconnects.

Purist Audio Design Proteus Provectus XLR - Digital interconnect.

Purist Audio Design CANORUS power cords on the preamp and transport.

Synergistic Research - T3, and Precision Reference active power cords

Purist Audio Design ANNIVERSARY - speaker cables.

GIK Acoustic Wall Panels

For power, I have (4) dedicated power lines using cryo-treated 10ga wire directly from the circuit breaker box to (4) Synergistic Research TESLA-PLEX cryo'd wall outlets.

 

Don't forget Teufel also makes the arguably best high-end THX surround sound systems in the world for home theaters. If I ever build my own home theater I'll definitely buy Teufel system.

 

Wow where do you find this product retail wise?

 

No idea if they are available in the US. On their homepage Lautsprecher Teufel - Lautsprecher, Heimkino und HiFi I can only see Germany, Austria and Switzerland as possible countries to order from.

But don't despair, you guys have Miller&Kreisel for THX surround systems over there and they're not exactely bad either HOME LOUDSPEAKERS | MK Sound Loudspeakers: The Choice of Professionals
Might not be very nice to look at but I dare you to watch an action movie with a MK soundsystem and not be blown away. You think the bullets are flying all around you.

 

Which is the best brand for bang for your buck home entertainment for the tv?

 

I'm ashamed to admit that I've been using Bose speakers for the past few years for my home entertainment system. I recently visited a friend that has a beautiful Linn system, and I was floored.

I've been looking at this as an upgrade:
http://www.crystalaudiovideo.com/ProductDetails/f12e63ff-294d-4bb8-b147-042d60eb9e6a/T2-7.1-UL.aspx

What is the consensus for Crystal Accoustics?

 

HigherFi - Worlds Best HiFi High-End Speakers and Audio

this thing has audio stuff starting at under 1k all the way up to 6 million (pure gold towers).
amzing browsing through that stuff