Speakers for HT/2 channel

I'm interested in the active speakers, especially ATC, but I don't find much about them. I see there is only one US distribution center. Where do you guys find out more about these interesting units?

I think ATC would be an excellent choice. I've found ATC's midrange to be extremely clear, accurate, and powerful, which makes it an outstanding performer for HT purposes. About 10 years ago I heard their 100s along with their center channel speaker and it's still among the best HT experiences I've had. Best of luck.

I use a 9.8 into a Butler to run a set of the Von Schweikert VR2s for mains, the LCR15 as a center, their sub (single) and a pair of the 150s for surrounds. They are efficient, fast, detailed and quite musical. Very good with movies and TV events.

It can blow the windows out of a room bigger and higher then yours in a very refined and non fatiguing way.

For more bang in the line (and what's nice is that it was all designed to play together) I would put VR4jrs in the front (thus improving bass, pressure and 2 channel), move the VR2s to the rear and add another sub along the back or side wall.

VSA no longer builds them but there are a ton around used and a few dealer demos and closeouts are still around. It's a lot of sound for the money - well under your budget.