[ArachosiA]

I know very little about audio equipment, but I am highly interested in putting together a good surround sound system.

Of course, I want to get the best bang for my buck.  I'm not a rich man by any stretch, so I am thinking the most I would be willing to spend is around $1,000, but preferrably less.

I mostly want to use the system for audio CDs, but will use it for movies and video games as well.  But, more specifically, I have the re-release of Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral, whch is SACD and mixed in 5.1 surround.

So, what do I need to get the most out of this CD?  I guess I need an SACD player, but I'm not even sure what that is.  Then I need...what...5 speakers?  And a sub?  Man, I really have no idea...

But I do know this...I am looking for clarity and raw volume.  I want this baby to be LOUD.  OK, I want the walls in my house to shake.  I want the neighbors to complain.  But, it does need to be as clear as possible, too.

So, I would greatly appreciate if anyone could advise me in this area.  Try to tell me specifically what I need.  What brand should I get, what model # etc.  The more specific you can be, the better.  Well, thanks in advance for any help.
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[tex-amp]

All for under $1000?

Seriously if you need a surround receiver, SACD player, 5 speakers,  a sub, and interconnects and cables $1000 isn't going to get much.

For $2K we can likely give you recommendations that will give you the results you want.  Like a digital Panasonic receiver or the Pioneer 1014, a Pioneer 563A universal player, speakers from Ascend Acoustics, Epos, Rockets, or Paradigm, and a sub from Hsu Research or SVS.

What do you have now?  On your budget I'd suggest building a system over time like many budget watching folks do.  Get two good front main speakers, a receiver if you need it, and a sub if you can squeeze that out of your budget.  Then add the remaining speakers as you can.

[bundee1]

Where do you live?
Apartment or House?
Do you have any components yet?