Two channel home theater set up

The PSB Image line of speakers is highly efficient. I too would recommend a sub, the PSB Image line has a nice sub that is not too expensive, the Image 6. Maybe the Image 2B + the Image 6 sub would be a good set up.

I don't have enough DVD experience to give you any advice. However, I do have a question: why do you want surround sound capabilities on your DVD play if you are only using two channels? Maybe you were thinking of future upgrades / expansions?

Good luck.

T1: I think he's talking about a unit that can simulate surround through two speakers. Perhaps someone more familiar with it can fill in the details.

Bomarc, we recently changed the tweeters in one of my buddy's Polk 10's and the difference was quite staggering. The sound was far more open, detailed and spacious. He was so overwhelmed and "giddy" by the increase in performance that it made me laugh. The great thing about this is that they were a perfect drop-in with the same exact cosmetics. It was like getting a brand new set of much improved speakers for something like $60 ( if i recall correctly ). Sean
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Thanks for all your responses. The polk speakers sound like a good idea. I think I may get some OK speakers for that budget, however, a decent sub-woofer may cost more than what I want to spend. The virtual surround DVD player simulates the surround effect and just requires two channels. It takes advantage of the inner-working of your ears (I think - I just do not know the details), the new BOSE 3-2-1 uses the same principle. Finally, I will just use my receiver as a pre-amp and run two spare marantz MA-6100 monoblocks as my amplifier. Feel free to provide any further ideas, specially anyone who knows about virtual surround sound.
Good listening, Salsero