Home Audio System.

Im considering purchasing an iPad in the hope of wall mounting it and setting it up with wireless speakers around my room to replace my HiFi. However im having trouble finding powerful and impressive looking (nobody wants a tiny little box in the corner of the room) speakers to connect an iPad to. Trying to find something kinda along the line of home cinema style speakers.
Any advice wear to look, or any links, would be greatly appreciated.

I'm guessing you're looking for powered speakers, right? Audio Engine gets great reviews http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-5. They also have a wireless adapter kit.
You might also think soundbars. You could use a Bluetooth adapter for a wireless connection.

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