Let's assume I have a $600 budget...

[Rosshole]

2 - Lumapro LP160 - $160 each - $320
2 - Impact Lightstand/Umbrella/adapter kit - $100
2 - Wireless triggers - cactus - $50
1 - 10'x20' Muslin background - $115
various pvc to make your own backdrop stand - $15

$600. Enjoy.

LumoPro LP160 Manual Flash x2

Impact Digital Flash Umbrella Mount Kit B&H Photo Video

Cactus V2s Radio Slave Set x2

Interfit Italian Series Background - Milano Grey - INT585L B&H

 

[misstwinklytoes]

Here's what's in my cart...
Amazon.com: Sigma EF-610 DG ST Electronic Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras: 47th Street Photo
Amazon.com: CowboyStudio Strobist Kit Photography Photo Studio Flash Mount Umbrellas Kit: Camera & Photo
Amazon.com: CowboyStudio NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger Receiver for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax Flashes Other products by cowboystudio: Camera & Photo
Amazon.com: Cowboystudio NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Receiver for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax Flashes Other products: Camera & Photo
Amazon.com: 24"x36"LARGE PRO PHOTO LIGHT SOFT BOX SOFTBOX & SPEED RING: Camera & Photo
Amazon.com: Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector: Camera & Photo

Can get it all shipped (in 2 days) and everything for $395.44... I really prefer that over the $600.... am I missing anything?

Anyone want to chime in on what's wrong with that flash vs the Canon 430ex II?

 

[Rosshole]

I would spend the extra $200... the lumopro 160's are worth it.

And also, with my $600, you get a nice big backdrop.

 

[Robin Usagani]

The first link you get transmitter and receiver for $25. The other one is receiver only for $21. I would personally just order the first one 2X. That way you have a backup transmitter.