Welcome.

Those are fine speakers. You can argue about the "best" at every price point, but it's probably best to take the plunge. I do recommend that you go to a dealer to actually hear at least a small variety of speakers. By "dealer" I mean a specialty store emphasizing audio and A/V.

Take a favorite CD with you to hear something that really floats your boat.

Some will argue, but the very best music systems that I've heard are two-channel. If you need to start with a multi-channel AV system doing dual duty, then surround is a way to start, but if you're mainly into music, then spend more money on the two main speakers. (Most dealers will push you toward surround. Most audiophiles, no all, will steer you to two-channel).

Happy hunting,

Dave

I'd buy the best fronts you can listen to and then get a receiver with an HT bypass so you can listen to your music in 2 channel and your movies through 5.1. You can then make a search for a center and bookshelves that integrate well with your main speakers.

For a sub I'd look at SVS or Hsu.