Just saw this thread. I use a pair of Audioengine 5 powered monitors - really excellent, audiophile quality $325 the pair with all connections.
Just connect with a decent pair of interconnects from the analog outs on the TV and set the TV to external speakers. The monitors go on and off automatically and work with the TV remote just like the TV's built in speakers.
I put them on a cheap $32 pair of 16" stands in front of the TV. Yes they are very apparent but it's worth it for the fine sound. No need for a subwoofer, they have really strong deep bass - I even needed to put a rag in the bass port to reduce the bass. Couldn't be happier with them
Just connect with a decent pair of interconnects from the analog outs on the TV and set the TV to external speakers. The monitors go on and off automatically and work with the TV remote just like the TV's built in speakers.
I put them on a cheap $32 pair of 16" stands in front of the TV. Yes they are very apparent but it's worth it for the fine sound. No need for a subwoofer, they have really strong deep bass - I even needed to put a rag in the bass port to reduce the bass. Couldn't be happier with them