If anyone is looking to upgrade their speakers (or get a whole new surround system), Newegg is having a pretty good sale on Polk speakers but I think some of the sale items end today.
I spent $450 for 5 speakers and a sub. I bought the receiver for $279 on Amazon, but if you only want 5.1 surround, then you can get the next model down (VSX-821) and save $100. I've been wanting 7.1 for awhile now so I went ahead and got the next model up. Now I just have to buy 2 more speakers and run the wires, which is going to be a huge pain in the ass!
Here's links to what I bought.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290204
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290210
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290034
And the sub I already have that will be staying in the living room. This little guy will rattle the whole house!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...038&Tpk=psw111
And this is the receiver you can get if you don't want 7.1. Looks like you get another $20 off through the 18th...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882117397