2 channel home theatre

Something similar to the Integra DHC-40.2 ($1,200 retail) should be more than adequate for a 2.1 setup.

Another interesting solution might be the Denon S-5BD (retail $1,800) that is a receiver/blu-ray player that you might be able to "cheat" a bit and use the front high pre-outs to to run into your existing amplifier and let Audyssey correct it to be the only speakers, other than the subwoofer, connected. It might be possible to essentially use the pre-outs as a HT bypass, but I'd confirm with Denon before making a purchase. The price is a little above your stated price range, but it was be two components if you don't already have a blu-ray player.

A .1 is a must. Many great subs out there and it will add a great pick up in the sound of your speakers.

thanks for the advice guys...i reason i ask the above ?'s is i'm a big movie guy and my system is geared mainly to 2 channel listening...take a look at my system...i have a piega sub that's about to go in the shop...thought maybe i'd persue a processor, maybe two other speakers designated for the HT...you get my drift...thanks again

also, not sure my preamp makes for a good processor...currently the movie sound is not quite as "theatrifcal" as my b & k processor and klipsch set up was...not sure if it's the pre or speakers or both...just asking

My home theater setup is an Integra 50.1 reciever with the Focal 836v mains, Martin Logan Dynamo 700 subwoofer and a pair of Infinity TSS-800 surrounds. The rear channel speakers are pathetic compared to my Focals and I don't use a center channel (I sold my Bose to a co-worker because it degraded the sound compared to the Focals) and my home theater sounds really good. I think anyone that's not an audio snob would approve. Don't spend big money on rear channel speakers, it doesn't take audiophile speakers for surround sound unless you want to get into multi channel SACD audio type of stuff.

I'm sure my Focals could sound a little better using a dedicated 2 channel amplifier, but life's a compromise. My room acoustics are very different from the store that I purchased them from and I actually like the sound at my house better overall compared to what I heard at the store hooked to equipment worth many times (i.e. speaker wires worth several times my entire system) what I have. There were certainly some sonic improvements in the store, but overall the room makes more of a difference for me.

p.s. I don't think there are speakers designed for HT beyond being small. Speakers are speakers.