I would wait on the tv until you see a good deal on slickdeals. Especially coming up in the next few months when the new models are released, you can get a pretty good deal on last year's model.
I have a Samsung 55D8000 as my main tv in the living room. I love it, picture is great and it can play movies including 3D right off a USB external HD.
As far as surround I have a nice Yamaha receiver and then all my surround sound is Polk. It isn't the best stuff, but without the cost of tv the receiver, speakers, and sub was around maybe 2500ish? Its decent and I'm happy with it.
I have a Samsung 55D8000 as my main tv in the living room. I love it, picture is great and it can play movies including 3D right off a USB external HD.
As far as surround I have a nice Yamaha receiver and then all my surround sound is Polk. It isn't the best stuff, but without the cost of tv the receiver, speakers, and sub was around maybe 2500ish? Its decent and I'm happy with it.