What is my next step?


I have a 2012 65" Panasonic plasma TV located in a bedroom that I need a sound system for. I watch the TV from the bed which is up against the opposing wall. I think I want a stereo system with maybe a center channel and sub. The placement of the speakers will be on either side of the TV. I am currently listening to the tiny speakers built into the TV. I need some suggestions and guidance on what I need as I have no experience with Home theater systems. I appreciate the help.
wemfan

If you're just going to use it for the TV, why don't you just get something like this and then spend your money for your actual stereo?

http://www.zvoxaudio.com/item/4005801/ZVOX-Audio-SoundBase-580/1.html

I use one and it works much, much better than the TV speakers.

Chuck
Will the system be for TV Only? Do you wish to watch movies from a High Def Source, such as a Blu Ray? How about music? Budget?

Once you decide what your needs are, and what you want to spend, it becomes a lot easier to help you.
Post removed 
If you think about getting DAC be sure that it accepts Dolby since Panasonics output only Dolby (no menu choice PCM-Dolby).