If all you're using the system for is TV/movies, you'll definitely want to add a center and a sub. Start with the center. Most folks buy the center that matches the front L/R pair so that the timbre matches across the soundstage. This is very important. However, if you're looking to upgrade your existing speakers, I'd suggest that you first figure out what front L/R pair you'd like to eventually buy, and first buy the matching center. Save your money and then get a sub, and then upgrade your front L/R. The sub will provide the "punch" and "rumble" you want out of your movies.
I'm biased towards Infinity speakers, since I like their very scientific approach toward speaker development and the fact that they manufacture all their own drivers. I feel it results in a very neutral speaker, and their pricing provides a great value (except for, possibly, their subwoofer line). Some of the Internet-only brands are also quite popular, and I'm sure that their fans will chime in.
There are a *lot* of options available for even a modest budget, and most of them are outstanding values compared with what was available 10 years ago. It'll be hard to go wrong if you do your homework (i.e. read all the threads of interest here). Good luck and enjoy!
I'm biased towards Infinity speakers, since I like their very scientific approach toward speaker development and the fact that they manufacture all their own drivers. I feel it results in a very neutral speaker, and their pricing provides a great value (except for, possibly, their subwoofer line). Some of the Internet-only brands are also quite popular, and I'm sure that their fans will chime in.
There are a *lot* of options available for even a modest budget, and most of them are outstanding values compared with what was available 10 years ago. It'll be hard to go wrong if you do your homework (i.e. read all the threads of interest here). Good luck and enjoy!
