Well, I'm liking the look and functionality of the AudioEngine A5 speakers. However, the wife is a little concerned at the £250 price tag. Add £200 for an iPod Touch (cos I don't currently have a Touch) and £80 for another Airport Express and it's close to £550.

I don't think the smaller, and cheaper (£130), A2's will cut it, but a Sub could always be added later. I think the A5's may well be ok without a Sub.

Mind you, I haven't told her they're available in white yet, which was one of her . prerequisites.