If the room isn't that big, then I think you could do quite well with bookshelves. A good option in your price range would be a system built around the Axiom Audio M22Ti speakers. Here's one of MANY options:
M22Ti Mains + Stands
VP100 Center
QS8 Surrounds
Total: $1292.00 shipped
SVS PB-10ISD subwoofer
$429 plus shipping (will be under $500)
Yamaha RX-V2500 Receiver or Denon AVR-3805 $1000 (you can find it cheaper, but this is the standard authorized retailer price)
NeuNeo HVD108
$200
This total comes to about $2921 shipped, just under your budget. Of course, you'll need to buy cables to, which would take you right up to $3k, or just a little over (using the prices here).