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I can only directly comment on the PSB, they are an accurate, neutral speaker. Neutral means that the curve of SPL (volume) to frequency is very flat in their advertised range. That's usually considered good, but some people like a little bit of "colorization". If they do, it's usually either...

PSBs are very good speakers, I'll call them tier-2, just short of the elite band. But if you go with them you probably won't be able to get a center and definitely not a sub (at least a good one). If you're primary interest is music, I don't see this as a problem because it will sound great...

PSB is great, but I stayed out of that price range given your original budget. Budget is key, if you are going to increase it, let us know. Pioneer, Onkyo, Yamaha, Marantz, Harman/Kardon, Denon are the usual list of good choices. I'd go so far to say that you can pick freely among them based...

Well, here's an option: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1397218397&sr=1-2&keywords=pioneer+speaker...

I meant to add that your focus on music eliminates the use of a lot of both HTiB and even pre-packaged. Both types almost always have satellite speakers, and while satellites can fit the bill for video, in my opinion they are not suitable for music.

That's a tough price point. I think you'll definitely be served best by concentrating on stereo and adding speakers later. I'm not particularly good with option in that range, but other here are and I'm guessing they'll be chiming in soon. Your best bet will probably be getting used...

There's a 'terms' post in the beginner's section: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topic/329502-definitions-commonly-used-on-the-forum/ Two of the terms you mentioned read as: HTiB. Home Theatre in a Box. This differs from a "pre-package" in that these are typically not upgradeable. Once...