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Two channel home theater set up

I am thinking of setting up a two channel home theater in my family room. I have an 80 wpc kenwood receiver but need advice with the DVD player and speakers. I am looking for some two way monitors ($400 max) and a DVD player with virtual or tru-surround capability ($300 max). The monitors should have >90 db sensitivity since my receiver is current limited and they should reach as low a frequency (45 hz preferably) possible since I am not planning on installing a subwoofer. Feel free to comment and suggest any speakers.
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salsero OP
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Thanks for all your responses. The polk speakers sound like a good idea. I think I may get some OK speakers for that budget, however, a decent sub-woofer may cost more than what I want to spend. The virtual surround DVD player simulates the surround effect and just requires two channels. It takes advantage of the inner-working of your ears (I think - I just do not know the details), the new BOSE 3-2-1 uses the same principle. Finally, I will just use my receiver as a pre-amp and run two spare marantz MA-6100 monoblocks as my amplifier. Feel free to provide any further ideas, specially anyone who knows about virtual surround sound.
Good listening, Salsero
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