It appears the OP's budget for the complete system is $500-$1000, and he said he loved bass.
Even though the recommendations are good entry level equipment, they may or may not be suitable for his needs. In a somewhat large room, trying to play a very loud volume, using "bass heavy music", on speakers with moderate sensitivity, there is a good chance that a 40-50 watt amp will reach clipping distortion resulting in damage, especially if he uses the bass control for more boost. I'm thinking a powered subwoofer and the ability to have high pass to the main speakers may be important.
Isaact, it would be helpful to share the size of your room, some of the music you like, and how loud you typical listen.