Shawn,
If you look at my system, it is VERY similar to the one you are assembling. I understand your desire to maintain a high return for your dollar. Here are my thoughts...
A REL Strata III is an amazing piece of hardware. Many will tell you to go for a bigger sub - even the larger RELs. I say that if a single Strata III doesn't give you the bass that you're after, buy two of them. The REL Strata III and the B&W Nautilus 805 sound as if one seamless unit. Actually, it's better because it's very difficult to get good imaging and good bass response from the same physical location. Plus, the light cherry finish of the REL matches the light cherry finish of the N805s almost perfectly. If you lived in the DFW area, I'd invite you over for a listen. Run the N805s as "large" speakers and cross over the REL at 42Hz (run the sub at speaker level) and you'll be amazed.
As for speaker stands, I use Sanus Ultimate Foundations 30" Speaker Stands purchased from Audio Advisor. These are heavy stands on their own, but once you mass load them with sand they are in a whole 'nother league. There are definately better stands out there for the N805s, but I believe that these are what you are looking for. Use the spikes with the stands and use some metal "coasters" to protect your floor.
If you look at my system, it is VERY similar to the one you are assembling. I understand your desire to maintain a high return for your dollar. Here are my thoughts...
A REL Strata III is an amazing piece of hardware. Many will tell you to go for a bigger sub - even the larger RELs. I say that if a single Strata III doesn't give you the bass that you're after, buy two of them. The REL Strata III and the B&W Nautilus 805 sound as if one seamless unit. Actually, it's better because it's very difficult to get good imaging and good bass response from the same physical location. Plus, the light cherry finish of the REL matches the light cherry finish of the N805s almost perfectly. If you lived in the DFW area, I'd invite you over for a listen. Run the N805s as "large" speakers and cross over the REL at 42Hz (run the sub at speaker level) and you'll be amazed.
As for speaker stands, I use Sanus Ultimate Foundations 30" Speaker Stands purchased from Audio Advisor. These are heavy stands on their own, but once you mass load them with sand they are in a whole 'nother league. There are definately better stands out there for the N805s, but I believe that these are what you are looking for. Use the spikes with the stands and use some metal "coasters" to protect your floor.