speaker stands?
 

any recommendations on where to get em, and possible bargains? thanks

Radio Shack has a pair pretty cheap I bought that have wire conceal :
Black Speaker Stands

They are pretty good for the price and just the right height I needed. I have Bookshlek speakers with 5.25 woofers and they fit perfect. Look elsewhere if you have smaller speakers though.

I couldn't see spending $80+ a pair at the local Best Buy.

Lots of threads on this subject...try a search next time.

Here are some threads. http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/search....der=descending