Home theater rec?

Hi,

I've been looking around for home theatre setups, and just getting confused by the multiple terminology out there.

Basically, I'd like to get a complete TV / theatre system for $1500 total. I don't have HDTV right now, but that's definitly something I want. I'd also like to get 5-speaker (5.1 I think it is, 5 speakers + subwoofer), a DVD player, and preferably something that will also play CDs and MP3s.

I really don't want to just wander into best buy and pick up whatever is there. I see HDTV sets that have all kinds of connections, and not sure of which is best for what. I also see AV receivers that would appear to make the TV connections somewhat of a mute point.

Any recommendations for a total solution?

Thanks!

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