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@donavabdear ,

It would probably help if you provided some more information:

• What brands does the dealer you must buy from carry. No point us suggesting stuff if not on their franchised list.
• Are you planning to do anything with your room in terms of treatments?
• How much time are you willing to invest in room correction, not just pushing a button, but playing with and adapting curves to your listening experience?
• When are you going to get those bloody subs fixed so they stop buzzing? 😎 -- sorry had to throw that one in.

FYI

For anyone reading this thread that is looking at all ranges of budget this is a good video on powered speakers over $1000:

That is a marketing video from an online retailer. No complete in their coverage nor free from bias. They have a broad line, but these appear to be some of the only active speakers that they carry.