[Drivesthebeast]

I am undecided on what I wanna do for a HT Setup. I currently have a Flagship JVC I'Art widescreen TV, a flagship JVC DVD player, but I am interested in getting a sound system to go with them. I presently only have a 2channel JVC Micro System hooked upto them (and it does sound VERY good for a mini stereo), but I sometimes get the spikes in volumes with certain soundtracks.

My Grandad got a full Harman Kardon HT system a few months ago, and it sounds very good, I'm just not sure if it'll be loud enough for me. I like the integration of the speaker package with the receiver (AVR335), and the sub has tons of balls.

On the other hand, I still love products made by Marantz, and Klipsch. I was considering buying a Marantz Receiver, and a Klipsch Refference system, but no too sure how expensive it will be.

I'm even tempted just to buy a JVC THB 88 6.1 system in a box, pending on how good the 5.1 system I bought my Nana for X-mas is gonna sound.

I'm not sure what to do here...

Bear in mind, I HATE Paradigm and Cerwin Vega, as well as Sony. I'm not a fan of Denon or Pioneer stuff either...

Any Suggestions? I know I really should spend about 2K on an entry level hi-fi setup, but maybe I can get away with a budget system? I'd ultimately preffer to have 7.1 system, and have a decent sized sub with a decent sized amp in it, but also have small satellites...