Best brand equipment in each Category

Hey guys. just looking for a little input. Im looking for some good equipment. what do you guys think are the best brand name equipment in each category?

Lights (600watt)?
Nutrients (was planning on using Advanced)?
Fans
Water pump?
Soil?

which companies do you think are best in each class?

Soil: Fox Farms - Light Warrior to start seedlings, Ocean Forest for the rest
Fans: Vortex - move a lot of air, fairly quiet, use less energy than squirrel cages.
Air Circulating Fan: Holmes Blizzard (use a speed controller too)
Nutes: Botanicare Pure Blend Pro Gro & Bloom, Liquid Karma, Cal-Mag Plus - Advanced Nutrients Growth Excel for foliar spraying