Here's the deal:

Energy Take 5: 350$
or
4 JBL N24's + JBL Center Channel: $320

I've alway read great things about the Take 5's. I'm wondering which set would be better for all around Music and Home Theatre.

I havent heard the energy take 5's but the jbls sounded great to me at best buy. You should really listen to both sets with music and movies you have used alot in the past to get a better idea of which is better for you. I loved the jbl's so much I bought them for my surrounds. I got a graet deal from www.liquidprice.com $118 shipped for the pair and then $30 back in rebates.