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Subwoofer spikes, on a downward-firing sub? ;D (just poking fun at the critics of such a design) :D

Whoa, there. Sound engineering is above me. I think experimentation is in order. :D

I use a Velodyne is my media room and my roommate has a REL. Both phenomenal if you're willing to drop some bucks. Want to spend some money AND get the feeling of accomplishment? Sub kits! :D Parts Express:Dayton T1203K 12" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer Kit

It would be pretty easy to cut MDF to size, grab some cheap car audio speaker box carpet and spray adhesive, and throw some foam "stands" on the bottom like that Auralex stuff.

I used 18" square travertine stone tile for my kitchen counters from Home Depot. Can't find it on their website (a lot of things are in their stores and not online, though), but I can't help thinking that might work. Only thing I can think is that stone might be too thin if used under a sub...

Ditto. Please post your results, Elway! :D

Grab a dB meter and turn it up to 11!!! :D Really, though, it'll probably pretty subjective.

I'm curious how it sounds then. :) Plywood is definitely a pretty cheap way to go. All I can say is whatever you think works best, IS best! :D An article I found interesting on spike/cone use: Speaker Spikes and Cones – What’s the point? — Reviews and News from Audioholics From...

I'm not qualified to explain it I think, but it has to do with carpet absorbing a lot of the sound. I just know first-hand that it works. :D

Lemme show you some pictures of my roommate's gear. The spikes go through the carpet to the solid subfloor for the most efficient bass and sound possible. All the speakers in my house use spikes. The difference is noticeable to the trained ear. :) Either way, is sounds like you really...

Not an issue of walking as much as sound quality. "By rigidly coupling a loudspeaker enclosure to a floor by means of a "spiking" system, it is possible to dramatically improve clarity, stereo imaging and tighten up the bass response. This is particularly effective on flimsy flooring and thick...

Looks great! No spikes on the sub's cleats?

B&H actually has a huge store in New York, if you want to split hairs with CC. They are authorized to sell a lot of electronics. I always forget to include shipping, so good point. Either way, I do have an older Sony 5.1 receiver and I still use it around the house even though I've upgraded...

Does CC still do online price-matching? Sony | STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver | STR-DG820 Here it is for under $300, and B&H is a reputable online retailer.

My roommate uses a Lexicon with his BD player, but that's usually out of most people's budgets.

Glad to hear it, Tony and fergie! :D Oh, and Dynaudio will rock your socks off.

Nice. Hope you come back trembling with success!

Nice speakers! With respect, though, I really suggest you upgrade the most overlooked part of a home theater. Transparent Cable Home

They have surround replacement kits as well, Tony: Search Results Page eBay also turned up this: Boston Acoustics A150 Speaker Foam Repair Kit / DBL Kit - eBay (item 300037835355 end time Aug-02-08 13:59:20 PDT)

Not the cheapest, but... Parts Express:Dayton T1203K 12" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer Kit

If you're looking for affordable, why not replace/repair the surrounds? Failing that, replace the woofers? Or, just buy a good kit and assemble yourself? :D This is my new favorite website: Parts-Express.com - Speaker Building, Speaker Kit, Cabinet, Crossover, Grill Cloth, Replacement...

Glad to hear it's working out! I've got a pair of Paradigm Studio 60's (little older), and they are NICE. They've been properly broken in by one of my good A/V buddies and I use external amplification for 'em. I'd put them up against any other speaker you can buy for under $3000, they sound...

Definitive Technology speakers to VERY much overrated and overpriced. Focal makes an excellent speaker, but I can't say I know anything about the SiB. Honestly, if you want great sounding speakers on the cheap, I'd recommend building your own: Search Results Page Or look into this: Search...

You don't need a receiver, no. That's a powered system that will plug right into your computer's sound card.

Your only budget option will be to go with an IR repeater setup.