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Help! Same brand for speaker and sub?
Yes, you can pair mid level subs to various brands of speakers. What is important is placing them in the best location. I would recommend a pair of subwoofers and if you get subs that come with room correction it will be better. The next thing wo... 
All in 5-6k for setup in living room...with bad acoustics
If you get monitors and two subs you will be able to dial in the placement with much more flexibility. If you get a pair of subs that include built in room correction it will help the bad acoustics. For example a pair of Legacy Studio HD Monitors... 
AVR Took A Dirt Nap - Looking To Upgrade
Marantz has a new line of sperates and AVR's that will be announced at Cedia     
All in 5-6k for setup in living room...with bad acoustics
A pair of Paradigm PW 600 active speakers with ARC room correction and you are done: https://www.soundstagexperience.com/index.php/wesworld-menu/feature-articles-reviews-menu/76-uncategorized/833-paradigm-pwsoundbar-pw600-loudspeakers-monitor-sub... 
what kind of power conditioner for front end?
Add-Powr    
Acoustic Curtain for listening area
I used portable panels instead of curtains:    
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Paradigm PW Link streamer/preamp with ARC room correction  
What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had?
Nobsound Mini Amp- $45 new and can really play my rear surround speakers loud and clear:    
Recommendations for HiFi Listening Room
BTW, if you haven't purchased speakers yet you may want to look at active speakers such as the Kef LS60 which is an entire system. They have reviews of many of these type of system/speakers at soundstage:   https://www.soundstagesimplifi.com/ind... 
Recommendations for HiFi Listening Room
After selecting your components setting up your room is the key. You should start by positioning your speakers properly and then treat your room. I really like the room kits they offer at Sonitus, Anthony Grimani's company:    
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
I recommend taking your $1000 budget and splitting it up between room treatments, speaker wire, and stands if needed. I think if you have a well treated listening space (wife friendly of course) good cables and stands that the speakers you choose ...