If I were really into the 2-channel thing, I'd be looking at all passive full range towers or the Mythos STS speakers. While I understand some of the advantages of an active speaker, it's not something I want for home theater. Running speakers cables to 5 or 7 speakers is one thing but then having to power them all is something I wouldn't want to deal with. I have the same objection to wireless speakers. I'd rather run speaker wires than power.
Jim