im not much of an audiophile. ive build systems, built speakers,high end boxes with an oscilloscope and all. but generally im fine with cheap stuff.
that said, i have had the bose companion2 (i think they are called) speakers, they arre just 2 speakers but they have great sound , plenty of bass, and have lasted. they are around 100.
my advice would be to go to best buy and test them. they will have them on display and you can blast them and decide.