Ahhh after doing some research... finally I think I'm settling on a
TV +
Sound system combo. Sound system's a bit pricier than I'd like - I was looking to get a sound bar; but any sound bar worth half it's weight was $250ish. Might as well jump up and get a really nice set for $50 more

. Can't seem to find great deals on Plasma's these days (and hell, plasma at it's normal price beats an LCD pricepoint anyday). <3 plasma tech anyway.
50" Plasma TV + 5.1 surround sound system. Mmmmm - tastey. Pretty good prices on both too. The only problem is (and I never thought I'd say it) - I'm worried it might be a tad too big for my room
🙁 I never thought I'd say that's the problem over the price point / functionality / awesome size
Eh; for this price - I'll make it work
👍 [I can actually get the price on that TV lowered by another $100 too
😀].