Reddit mentions of Nxg 12 500w Powered Subwoofer 24hz-200hz Black Pebble Finish

With a $600 budget you should start with a 2.0 system then, if you want, add to it as the budget replenishes to flesh it out to a full 5.1 system. With that budget I'd start with this:

Receiver $240: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1403/marantz-nr1403-slimline-5.1-av-receiver/1.html

L/R speakers $172: http://smile.amazon.com/Infinity-Primus-Two-way-Bookshelf-Satellite/dp/B0045NCB32/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425873281&sr=8-3&keywords=infinity+primus

This will immediately be better than any soundbar (well, other than a $1500 Martin Logan soundbar) and is high quality and flexible. When possible get this subwoofer $270: http://smile.amazon.com/NXG-Technology-NX-BAS-500-500-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008FSTU4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425873379&sr=8-1&keywords=nxg+bas500

Center channel $145: http://smile.amazon.com/Infinity-Primus-Two-way-Speaker-Center-Channel/dp/B0046A8R5A/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1425873281&sr=8-10&keywords=infinity+primus

And finally surrounds $120: http://smile.amazon.com/Infinity-Primus-Two-way-Bookshelf-Satellite/dp/B0044D3R7M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1425873281&sr=8-5&keywords=infinity+primus

Receiver: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavre300/denon-avr-e300-5.1-3d-networking-receiver-airplay/1.html

Subwoofer: http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology-NX-BAS-500-500-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008FSTU4G

At $270ish this one performs very similar to something like the sb2000($700) from svs. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FSTU4G/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0R7QXPNZEW89RVRR60DJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200422&pf_rd_i=507846

I assume this is just for audio? Here's what I'd get:

Receiver: Marantz SR7009: One of the atmos receivers that can handle 11 speakers. It only has 9 channels of amplification though, so you'll need an amp too.

Amp: Emotiva UPA200: Use the amp to power the center speaker, and a randomly chosen other speaker.

Front, Surround, and Surround Back Speakers: EMP-Tek R5bi Bookshelf Speakers: These are awesome speakers, and sincle you'll have two subwoofers and 11 speakers, I doubt you'll need towers in your setup. If you do, and don't mind spending some extra cash on them, EMP Tek makes awesome matching towers. Here's a review of the bookshelf speakers

Center Speaker: EMP Tek R5Ci: The matching center. They also make a bigger one, but its a bit overkill, especially with 10 other speakers.

In Ceiling Speakers: RBH A-600: RBH is the parent company to EMP Tek, so these speakers should match well with the others. They aren't expensive, but because they're only doing ceiling duty, not much more than this is really ever needed.

Subwoofers: NXG NX-BAS-500: These are some badass value subwoofers. Many people say they are the best subwoofer available under $500. Other good brands include Hsu Research, or SVS.

Total: ~$3200. This should give you a little wiggle room if you wanted to get anything else you don't have like cables, a universal remote, or anything like that. If you wanted to upgrade the system, I'd say go for better ceiling speakers first, since you're kind of stuck with what you buy, then upgrade to a Hsu or SVS subwoofer. Other than that, this should be one bad-ass setup. This is assuming you didn't want to have all on-wall speakers, in which case I'd look into some of the stuff JBL puts out, like the JBL 8320.

Sub - NXG BAS-500 $270

Speakers

• EMPtek R5Bi $225
  
  
• WaveCrest Audio HVL-1 $200
  
  
• Philharmonic Audio Affordable Accuracy I would get two centers at $100 each ($200 total).
  
  
• Def Tech SM45 $200
  
  
• HTD Level 2 $220
  
  
• NHT Super Zero 2.1 $100 ea ($200)

You need to upgrade the speakers. At minimum the front three.

Remember the Jones Pioneers are very good for the money.

$399 plus free shipping for the 5.0 system

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-PK52FS-5-0-Theater-Speaker/dp/B00IRH0QMA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1414446347&sr=8-6&keywords=andrew+jones

Add this ofr $270 and you are right about budget

http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology-NX-BAS-500-500-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008FSTU4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414446517&sr=8-1&keywords=ngx+subwoofer

Hey just came back to say i found the NX-BAS-500 on amazon today for $250! Sadly it's not prime eligible but oh well i guess i can wait a little longer. Only 5 left as of right now so better hurry if you want to grab one (was 9 left when i bought mine a few hours ago).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FSTU4G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've been trying to find one online since black friday and pulled the trigger today.

I was wondering why you linked to RadioShack. That sub is $270 on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008FSTU4G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1414006586&sr=8-1

Well accessories4less has refurb listed at $149 (It's Out of Stock though)

https://www.google.com/search?q=Boston+Acoustics+cps10wi%3F&oq=Boston+Acoustics+cps10wi%3F&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

If your gonna spend $250 you might as well look at this:

http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology-NX-BAS-500-500-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008FSTU4G

Here a review for it:

http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/speaker-subwoofer-reviews/67178-nxg-nx-bas-500-subwoofer-review.html

Looking for first tube setup to add on 2.1 with headphones. I already have a Onkyo TX-NR626 (will be using zone 2 as line out for tube preamp). Currently have some Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones and B&O Beovox s45-2 speakers (currently using upstairs) I can use with the 2.1 setup if needed.

Everything will have to be able to fit under the projection screen. So I have about 2 feet from the floor to the bottom of the screen. Will be a 60/40 split between music (jazz, folk, blues) and movies (yes only in 2.1). Will be watching/listening from about 15' away.

Looking to spend around $2000 for a Tube preamp with headphone jack, tube stereo amp, powered front facing sub, and probably speakers (currently listen to the B&Os upstairs). Any left over money will be going to upgrading headphones, adding a turntable and acquiring a record collection again.

What about http://www.amazon.com/Little-Dot-MKII-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00A2QMAI2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1426706908&sr=8-6&keywords=tube+preamp for a Pre amp with headphones.

http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology-NX-BAS-500-500-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008FSTU4G/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1426707035&sr=8-10&keywords=powered+subwoofer+500w for a powered sub

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Douk-audio-stereo-HIFI-EL34-Single-ended-Class-A-tube-amplifier-rectifier-AMP-/281312152025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417f82c9d9 for stereo amp? I know there have to be better options. And then what should I do about speakers?

You want a new sub. Vintage subs were either passive or underpowered. In that range only the Bic America F12 or NXG Bas-500 really ring my bell.

That pre is one of the best available. You can go a bit cheaper but I like schiit.

The NGX

Link: http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology-NX-BAS-500-500-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008FSTU4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407433907&sr=8-1&keywords=NGX+Technology+NX+Bas+500