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If you're living in a studio apartment, I'm going to go out on a limb and say you can't afford brands like Polk Audio, and many of the others listed. My suggestion is to go to check out the local pawn shops...seriously. Back when I was about fifteen I purchased my home audio system from Cash America Pawn. I got a very nice Marantz receiver, and a Sony Cd player for a total of $270. Both have worked flawlessly to this day. Speaker-wise, you can also check out pawn shops. Just stay clear of the notorious gigantor pawn shop speakers that are always on display. Just listen to a bunch in your price range and check the condition of each. Look at things like the rubber/foam surround, and if it has deteriorated at all. Make sure there is no contact btwn the coil and magnet when applying gentle pressure. Don't feel like you have to be an audio snob and get so and so brand. That's crap. And for the record Bose makes good speakers. Some feel it makes them elite or educated to put down name-brand companies whos products sell well.... like it's some conspiracy or something.