Need audio Help

[Entropy.]

Hullo,

I'm looking for some help selecting parts for a desk audio setup. I have a budget of $800 USD (Soft limit) to $1100 (Hard limit). I don't particularly care if the speakers are powered or not, but It would save some hassle. I'm looking for at least a 2.1 setup, and am Impartial to surround sound- Whatever you think will be the best expereince, I'll go with. The budget is for all needed components, including speaker stands, amps/dacs or ac receivers, ect. For the color scheme, I'd prefer something like what klipsch does- Copper and black, but I don't particularly care about the color, as long as the colors are mostly neutral (Black, grey, white, ect.)  Here's a draft of what I'm thinking for some possible setups:
 

2.1

 

-Klipsch The fives powered speakers (pair) ($800)/Audioengine A5+ (~$500)

-Klipsch Sub-100, or similar sub ($200-$300), May go with more expensive sub?

-Cables: (>$50)

 

4.1:

-Klipsch RM-41(P)M (2 pairs [Costco has the M's on sale for $89.99/pair, and I can pick up PM's for as low as $250/pair, but I think I'll need a receiver, so I'll probably go m's) ($180-$500)

(Alt option: Two RM41m's, two towers)

-Klipsch Sub-100, or similar sub ($200-$300)

-5.1/2 or 7.1/2 receiver ($300-$600) Is 2khz a good idea or it fine to go with 1?

-Stands: ($100) (maybe less, I need two if I wanted to go true surround with two in the back, but I could also just have a front radius)

-Cables (~$50)

 

5.1:
-Klipsch RM-41M ($180)
-Klipsch 250c or related center channel ($150-$250)

-Klipsch Sub-100, or similar sub ($200-$300)

-5.1/2 or 7.1/2 receiver ($300-$500)

-Stands: ($100 or so)
-Cables:(~$75)
Thoughts? Recommendations?

If you need any more information, please ask for what you need, I'll get back to you. 

 

[Bombastinator]

Imho surround is useful for movies or gaming but not really listening to just music.   I’m old though.  There may be bias.

[Entropy.]

16 minutes ago, Bombastinator said:

Imho surround is useful for movies or gaming but not really listening to just music.   I’m old though.  There may be bias.

Alright, I'll primarily be listening to music, so maybe I won't go surround sound. Do you have any setup suggestions?