Sorry, didn't read your post properly. You already have fine speakers.
I currently use 2 pairs of Quads for HT and audio: two on each side of the TV. The interior pair acts as centre channel, and the result is amazingly good. But the Quads are going to a 2-channel room, and so I will use a pair of ML Prodigies for L and R. Will probably get another pair of ML to sit right beside the TV for a centre channel. Like I said, this REALLY works.
Bryston amps are musical and indestructible with a 20 year warrantee. Classe amps tend to be more refined, but gobble electricity and run hot. Consider used.
I have heard good things about the big Panasonic player - I have one on order, but it hasn't arrived yet. About $1K. Pioneer Elite is also a good bet - I have one of their last TV's, and after 10 years, it's still better than most.
I would spend the rest of the money on a good processor. You only want L, R, and centre, so an older unit may work fine for you. Anthem, Classe might be good bets.
If you think you must have a sub, consider GR Research. That's where I'm gong in a year or so. As for cabling, I would buy the cheapest you can get. 12AWG cable should cost a few bucks a foot. Buy that, and then challenge the megabuckers to make a significant improvement. Maybe you will find that for your ears and your system, they can't.
Good luck - sorry I didn't read your post carefully the first time.
I currently use 2 pairs of Quads for HT and audio: two on each side of the TV. The interior pair acts as centre channel, and the result is amazingly good. But the Quads are going to a 2-channel room, and so I will use a pair of ML Prodigies for L and R. Will probably get another pair of ML to sit right beside the TV for a centre channel. Like I said, this REALLY works.
Bryston amps are musical and indestructible with a 20 year warrantee. Classe amps tend to be more refined, but gobble electricity and run hot. Consider used.
I have heard good things about the big Panasonic player - I have one on order, but it hasn't arrived yet. About $1K. Pioneer Elite is also a good bet - I have one of their last TV's, and after 10 years, it's still better than most.
I would spend the rest of the money on a good processor. You only want L, R, and centre, so an older unit may work fine for you. Anthem, Classe might be good bets.
If you think you must have a sub, consider GR Research. That's where I'm gong in a year or so. As for cabling, I would buy the cheapest you can get. 12AWG cable should cost a few bucks a foot. Buy that, and then challenge the megabuckers to make a significant improvement. Maybe you will find that for your ears and your system, they can't.
Good luck - sorry I didn't read your post carefully the first time.