Originally posted by aeflux66
You're better off getting a "PC" system if you want to stay under $400. And guess what... the Klipsch Promedia 5.1's are $400 (no sales tax; no shipping or handling if you live outside of CA) over at www.newegg.com

Now people will tell you that the Promedia's had problems (which they did -- as with most higher end systems) with some of their shipments. These were shipments "J" and below; I received shipment "M" from newegg.

I'm not going to tell you to just buy this system because I like it... check out some other reviews for yourself. But when you hear these speakers, you'll think you did buy a home theater system. In fact when I first had some friends over to watch DVD's (on a set-top player, not a DVD-ROM) I had these hooked up in the living room. They couldn't believe I bought this system for $400 flat, they thought I was joking. The bass is well-defined and the satellites produce some of the cleanest response in all ranges.

The only drawback is that these speakers don't come with a digital receiver and you'll have to buy one seperately unless you already have one. Actually it's very simple to line into any receiver -- all you need is 3 mini-plug to RCA "Y" adapters, about $3 each at your local Radio Shack. You'd still be able to have an AM/FM receiver as well.

I'd recommend these speakers to anyone looking to spend upwards to $500 for a seriously decent home theater/PC system.

Wait hold on, you can't just plug in the klipsch into any reciever. It has to have pre amp outputs(non powered outputs). This is the setup that I have. Most recievers don't have them but there is a kenwood for about $150 I believe that had them. This I believe is the way to go since you can listen to the radio and connect them to your tv and dvd player. It is going to be hard to put together a system that can outperform the 5.1's in the hometheatre sector for $400. If your on a budget then get the klipsch, and a good amp, so when you get more cash you can use the klipsch as the comp speakers and you can keep the amp you have for the hometheatre. The klipsch will sound better than those bundled best buy packages.