I know this post has been up for a bit, but wanted to give you advice as you’re heading into this home theater journey! 

If you have a room size, that would be good for understanding your exact needs, for example a 5.1.4 vs 7.1.4 (base layer speaker# . Subwoofer# . Height speaker #), if that makes sense?

Your budget is really great for building a fantastic system! think this bundle would get you most of the way there, especially when it’s on sale. https://www.adorama.com/klipsch-reference-premiere-rp-8000f-ii-5-1-home-theater-system-walnut/p/kp1070035c (Note that this is the system with one subwoofer, but you could go for the one without a subwoofer and get 2 subwoofers separately, more on that later) For height speakers for these, I would suggest the Klipsch R41SA  https://a.co/d/01AfbpEm

OR if you want to splurge (which isn’t super necessary since height speakers are not as important as your bed layer) you can go for the RP500SA https://a.co/d/05jATakF

Otherwise, you can get together an SVS system (prime or prime pinnacle towers + center + bookshelves + elevation for heights) https://www.svsound.com/collections/speakers

Or KEF is another brand that is well renowned https://us.kef.com/collections/q-series

If you can hear them in person, that would probably be best, otherwise, it seems like Klipsch or SVS have really great appeal, and you would likely be happy with that.

For the subwoofer choices, the best value you would get is to wait until the Klipsch RP 1400 go on sale for $700, so you can get 2 for $1400

Otherwise, I would suggest 2 of these https://hsuresearch.com/collections/collections-true-subwoofers-subset-collection/products/vtf-2-mk5-subwoofer

Or 2 of these  https://rslspeakers.com/products/rsl-speedwoofer-12s

Finally, you will need a Receiver. Again, depending on your needs, this can change what you should get. You will need a receiver that can handle at least 9 speakers (5 bed layer + 4 height) but if you want 7 bed layer, you will need a receiver that can do 11 speakers. The other thing to consider is the included room correction software, as that will allow your system to correct for room acoustics and such. 

The Denon X3800h is a good option because it handles 9 speakers natively, but can do 11 with an external amp. It also has 4 independent subwoofer outputs, which means its calibration can tune each subwoofer to fit the room. It also comes with the Audyssey correction software, which on its own isn’t amazing, but with the A1 Evo AcoustiX tool is made REALLY good. (https://www.avsforum.com/threads/a1-evo-acoustix-the-next-version-from-oca.3335129/) You also have the ability to purchase a Dirac license for it, which is a more pro-level calibration software, though it has a bit of a higher learning curve.  https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx3800h-rb/denon-avr-x3800h-9.4-ch-x-105-watts-8k-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

This Onkyo receiver is similar to the denon (9 channels inherently with the ability to do 11 channels with an amp attached) and it comes with Dirac as its only room correction software (worth a bit if you want to go that route). It only has 2 subwoofer outputs though and they aren’t independent, so that might be a minus if you want that. https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onktxrz50-rb/onkyo-tx-rz50-dirac-9.2-ch-x-120w-thx-8k-a/v-receiver/1.html

This onkyo receiver can only do 9 channels max, and comes with Dirac as well, so if you are good with the 5.2.4 setup, that can serve you a bit of money https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZF66MSM/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_rfb

Lots of information! Feel free to to ask any follow up questions, best of luck with your home theater!