Thanks for the advice to search the archiives.  While I do that, here are the answers to "sick mother's" questions:  The room is a master bedroom with hardwood floors built on a raised foundation. The television is a Sony Bravia 120hz HDTV.  The speakers will need to be on bookshelves with the subwoofer below the TV in a open area (24"Hx15"Wx15"D) of the wall unit so they would be minimally present. The tuner/receiver, DVD/Blue Ray will go on a shelf above the TV (15"Hx48"Wx15"D) The HD Dish receiver will probably go on a shelf above the subwoofer.  I will place the turntable in a cabinet until needed.

I have a huge classical music collection and my husband loves jazz, new age, and Motown.  He also is into watching sports so a center speaker for sportscasting is probably beneficial.  I do not know what it means to have the room acoustically treated but I know ours is an echo chamber at present. 

I did not like the sound dissipation of the Yamaha sound board we have in another room.  It only sounds surround if the volume is so high you could be outside and hear the system.  I did like not running speaker wire across the floor because we have tile in that other room.  I will have the same issue in the master bedroom unless we run the wire under the house or have a way to HIDE the wire up a wall and cathedral ceiling and then down to the other side for the rear speakers if we went that route.

Our maximum budget is $2000 for the speakers, subwoofer, and receiver.  We could use our older DVD, but it would be nice if a newer porgressive scan DVD could be incorporated into our budget.  It is our wish that our sound system allow us to enjoy all the benefits of the HD Sony Bravia including connection of audio/visual via an HDMI connection. We would like the system to perform well with the volume lower as well as high.  We would prefer the system to be upgradable for new technology.  As this system will be in a wall unit, once it is mounted-we're out of options for changing wires and cables.  All the power will be controlled by a Monster surge protector unless the Klipsch Community suggests something more attuned to our needs.

Respectfully, Sdeogracias

 "Our maximum budget is $2000 for the speakers, subwoofer, and receiver."

Any prospects at this price point?

With a $2,000 max budget in mind, I would strongly look at the RB-81s run by a Onkyo tx-sr606.  Even at MSRP, that will put you well below your MAXIMUM budget, and allow you to save up for other components down the line.  The speakers will be your best long term purchase so saving money here is not the way to go.  While I haven't heard the RB-81s, there are plenty of people here who have and can give you a real good idea for how they sound.  Believe it or not, two speakers set up properly can trick you into thinking sound is coming straight from the center.  If you were to buy a center, it matches the RC-62, which has an MSRP of $499, still putting you at your budget.  Personally, I would probably hold off on a center and buy a real good, used sub.  SVS, Epik, and Elemental Designs are great subs that alot of us here own and love.  You'll need to look at dimensions of different subs to make sure they fit into your spot.  The customer service at SVS and Epik is also fabulous (don't know about ED).  As for the reciever, I'm thinking of the sr606 mainly because it can decode DTS-MA and Dolby True HD, the new lossless surround formats.  At $600, it was the least expensive unit they make that does that.  Pretty importent (IMO) to have those if you'll be watching blu-ray.  What I wouldn't do is try to buy all if it for only $2,000, since it's more than likely you'll be putting yourself back into the same position you're just coming out of.   Rather, piece your system together over time as your finances permit.  Good luck and let us know how it goes.

John

BTW, are you considering used gear?  If so, check out Audiogon.  Often times there are great deals to be had and you'd have no idea it was used when you looked and listened to it.

John