What is a good surround sound receiver around $150?

Before I answer your question, I have a great suggestion. Sell the Acoustimass speakers and use the money to get something better. Unfortunately, Bose sucks. But fortunately, there are enough retards out there who will pay top dollar for the name. You can probably sell these bad boys for $250 and get you a much better sounding set of speakers. But to answer your question, there aren't many receivers for $150 that are worth your time. The closest thing I would even suggest would be this Yamaha receiver. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=yamaha+5.1+receiver&hl=en&cid=1675672073262202743&ei=6M1tTKl4irLMBb22_PYB&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#p It has easy set-up and is HDMI ready. These Polk Audio speakers will sound much, much better than your Bose speakers. I would highly recommend considering an upgrade. Seriously, you can buy better speakers at Wal-Mart or Radio Shack than Bose. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=polk+audio+5.1&hl=en&cid=2759842016264778320&ei=hM5tTLDEPI3iyAX899H4AQ&sa=title&ved=0CBQQ8wIwATgA#p

harmon karden are good idk the model name but theyre like 2 tall clear speakers and then a base thats like a clear globe that lights up. theyr sick

Honestly? Bose plays best with Bose. I like Bose, but I would not try to match anything with Bose because they will not manufacture anything but bookshelf speakers to fit seamlessly with different brands. Best.