OC,
I definitely appreciate all of the information that you have provided me. As a matter of fact, right now I'm comparing the Toshiba series to the Mitsu series I was going to get to see the difference. If I can get a 65" Toshiba for the price of a 55" Mitsu and the quality is equal, then I'm going to go for it. I understand what you mean by bargain shopping, especially when it comes to electronics.
Here's the link of the front speakers that I'm leaning towards getting... http://www.hifi.com/products/product_information.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=90853&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=104879&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=671&bmUID=1004277504914
They are the Newton Series T300 Tower Pair. Right now they are $1600, but there's a $200 coupon for them. I've actually heard these speakers (a buddy of mine in MA has them) and they are amazing. I'm open to suggestions on those also. I currently have Bose 501 Series Vs which are nice speakers, but I want a higher tower speaker with a bit more punch.