i understand that money really does have alot of weight on some of us, as i do. i'm a poor student and right now i salvaged my crappy Bose system and plan to use that until i save up for some real speakers and amp. But if you look around for used stuff or stuff going on sale... or even radio shack stuff! ... it could be done. It may not sound great, but buys me time to save up. Just my few cents. Which is literally what i got in my pockets!