Advice for speakers under $4K for mixed use

IME, Thiels need huge power to show what they are capable of. I doubt that the AVR you have has enough juice for Thiels.

I think the Josephs are an excellent alternative.

The Quattros would work well, since they have powered subs in each speaker. Finding a nice pair used for $4K is not impossible, but may require some patience. Also, you will forfiet the dealer install & setup you get when you buy new, so be prepared to spend some time dialing in the bass.

I have a combo 2-channel/HT system myself. Please check my System link. I am really enjoying my Ohm Walsh 2000s ($2800/pr) for both music and film. Note that before I was able to order the center (and after I had sold my old center), I used the Ohms in Phantom Center mode. This worked quite well, although I am glad I have added the matching center channel speaker. The Ohms also like a lot of power, but if your room isn't too large, your AVR should work. My 2000s are 9" square with a slightly larger plinth.

Enough for what? For efficient speakers in a moderate-sized room? Sure. For a huge room and innefficient speakers, probably not. Keep in mind that most AVRs typically cannot deliver their rated power, full bandwidth, with all channels driven. The more channels you drive, the more the power output per channel drops. A powered subwoofer(s) will reduce the power demands on your AVR if the speakers are high-pass filtered.

Funny, Edorr. I was going to suggest a pair of Sonatina IIIs, which list for $5K, but could probably be purchased from Silverline direct for less. A check of the Silverline web site revealed that both the Sonata and Sonatina have been dropped. Along with the Allegro being dropped, this means Alan Yun offers nothing between his $1200/pr Prelude and the Bolero, @ $12K/pr. It looks weird to me. With almost no distribution and no way for most people to audition Silverline products, Alan Yun clearly is a better speaker designer than businessman! It's a shame, too. The Silverlines I've heard were truly remarkable speakers.