A.J,

I purchased my AR9's in Black Ash (Retail $999.00/pair)
from www.bestpriceaudiovideo.com for $550.00 + S&H.

These are A Stock not refurbs or damaged goods. Be aware
though that on large towers shipping is pricey. To ship
from Ohio to PA was $83.00 (65Lbs per tower)

Or you could always go the Sub/Satelite only approach
and pick up 4 AR15 BookShelf's an AR4C Center and a good
sub and some speaker stands..

Or you could go with the HC6 System. I honestly need to
go out and listen to these as I have heard good things.
I won't be trading my AR9's in anytime soon, but I may
just buy an HC6 system later for the bedroom.. Who knows.. :)