What do you currently own?
Personally, I would suggest getting the least expensive receiver that you can that includes pre-out for all channels. This will give you the option to combine it with a dedicated 2 channel amplifier in the future for the best music listening. I think "requirement" might put you in the $800 range for a new item. Speakers don't get dated when it comes to technology, but receivers can. You want one that will handle all of the lossless blu-ray audio formats and HDMI 1.4 that will do 3D TV just to be current with technology.
You'll want to plan for a subwoofer to make a 2.1 home theater for the best sound.
Personally, I would suggest getting the least expensive receiver that you can that includes pre-out for all channels. This will give you the option to combine it with a dedicated 2 channel amplifier in the future for the best music listening. I think "requirement" might put you in the $800 range for a new item. Speakers don't get dated when it comes to technology, but receivers can. You want one that will handle all of the lossless blu-ray audio formats and HDMI 1.4 that will do 3D TV just to be current with technology.
You'll want to plan for a subwoofer to make a 2.1 home theater for the best sound.