I've got 300 smackers to blow

[The Numenorian]

I've got a good 300-400 dollars to spend, and I'd like to put them into my A/V system. Right now I have an rx-v2500 receiver, a crap subwoofer, and two decent main channel speakers. I'd love a new sub, but should I be cheap and get some more speakers to take me back up to 5.1? I just ditched my HTIB system...thank the Lord.

 

[zumbo]

A good sub is going to give you the bang for the buck.

http://www.hsustore.com/stf2.html

A little over budget.
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10isd.cfm

 

[Swerd]

A good sub gives you bang, but a good center channel speaker gives you clear dialog.

I guess it depends on what kind of movies you like.

A center channel speaker not only gives clearer dialog, but it fixes that sound to the video screen better than if you rely on only the L and R speakers. A center channel speaker that is well matched to the L and R front speakers also creates a wide and seamless front soundstage. In most movies, the center is the most important channel.

 

[The Numenorian]

good point about the centre channel...that would certainly help, and wouldn't be very expensive as far as my budget goes. and a sub would certainly beef up the room...thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

I've got a good 300-400 dollars to spend, and I'd like to put them into my A/V system. Right now I have an rx-v2500 receiver, a crap subwoofer, and two decent main channel speakers. I'd love a new sub, but should I be cheap and get some more speakers to take me back up to 5.1? I just ditched my HTIB system...thank the Lord.

What are your main speakers?