A couple of questions:
- You say this system will be for home theater. Approx how much use will be for movies/gaming vs. music vs. voice (ie. regular TV programming or radio)?
- How loud do you like to listen? If you had to choose between the two, would you prefer dynamics (louder = better), or clarity of soundtage (it's all in the details)?
- What are the dimensions of your room?
Klipsch is a quality speaker brand. They are known for being efficient - capable of going louder than similar speakers in the same price range. They are considered 'bright' - that is to say, they have a bit of a pronounced high-end that some people do not prefer and others adore. A real good subwoofer helps compensate for overly bright speakers, though anyways... that, and proper calibration of your receiver.
Velodyne is a good brand for subs, but another recommendation I'll make is SVS. These guys make
very good subwoofers that go extremely low
and loud for reasonable $$. They even have a Canadian retailer @
SonicBoomAudio. It's another option anyways.
Paradigm is a very well respected Canadian brand that is worth auditioning.
The number one piece of advice I can give you is audition as many different brands and set-ups as you can if you're not 100% sure what you want. Every speaker brand is different, and appreciation of their differences is such a personal thing.
If you get a package deal with anyone, don't forget to haggle. Also,
don't skimp on the sub!! Good bass brings movies and gaming
alive! You'll thank me later.