I have decide to go with the above advice, start with a 2.1 with the following set up
A 2.1 mini Amp
FR-100
Subwoofer (Polk psw10 or similar price point or used sub)
The plan is to later on get a proper 5.1 av receiver and add rears and a center.
The only challenge now is the 2.1 mini Amp...