I would recommend the Accarian Alon line for HT. These speakers new are a good value. Find them used, and they are a GREAT value. I use Alon II mkII's as my front (L/R), I use an Alon Center channel and Alon Petites for rears. I get all of them used for around $2k total. New, I think they run about $5k.
The Alon line is both great for HT and 2 channel.
Keith