A $1k 5.1 setup is just too depressing to think about. I suppose one is not likely to top the listed products. If it were me, I would grab five Infinity Primus p153s when they are on sale for $50 each, maybe use the same pioneer receiver, and get a Reaction BPS 212 subwoofer. However, in my opinion, a $1k sound system would be better spent on a 2.0 setup instead of a surround sound system.