Thanks for the fast responses! I listen to a wide variety of music. Rock, Hip-Hop, Techno and others. I want to have some good bass for the songs that need it and also want to be able to have techno playing aswell.

Do you think an amp is necessary for my system? Or my budget.

I respect that everyone hears things differently so I will be sure to go listen at stores. I just want to be able to know what's good so I can go there and not be totally oblivious to what they're saying =]