Need help to pick components for home theatre

Hello there!

I've never owned a decent sound system, but my kids are old enough now so that I can put the speakers on a bit louder, with a bit more bass.

Now the thing is, I don't know the first thing about sounds and I've only got a few devices that will hook into the sound system. I'm looking for your recommendation for a setup using components available from Harvey Norman, this is because I can get a discount.

My TV is a Panasonic TH-L55WT50. I've got an Xbox 360 and a computer hooked into it via HDMI. All components are networked.

My budget is about $2000-$2500 New Zealand dollars (around $1670 to $2090 USD).

I've been looking at the Yamaha 5.1 Channel Receiver & Speaker Pack and it looks like a pretty good deal. Right now, I'll probably only be using the front speakers and not surround sound.

Can you please let me know whether you agree or would recommend another combination of components?

Thank you!
Edited by mythan - 1/21/13 at 2:08am

Hi 4DHD! I included a link to Harvey Norman in my initial post, that takes you to their Audio section which shows what's available.

Basically I want to know if the Yamaha is a good package or whether there's a better setup by combining a different amp, sub and speakers from what's available for sale at Harvey Norman.

At this point I just really need amp, sub, 1 mid front, 2 left/right front speakers.
Edited by mythan - 1/21/13 at 6:25pm

Ok, I went and had a chat to one of the guys there.

He recommended the following:

Denon AVR1713

with Wharfedale VARDUS PACK which consists out of:

2 x Vardus VR-400
2 x Vardus VR-50
1 x Centre Speaker
1 x Vardus VR SUB 8

Anyone familiar with this setup and can provide some input?