Static,
If the 2.4's caught your ear, try an audition of the 1.4 with
SubTwo subwoofer. An amazing combo, and within a $100 or so
of the 2.4's if you shop or are dedicated to a dealer. Try facing the woofers inward, tweeters inboard, speakers a little further
apart than usual. It may suck in your room or the showroom, but may also shine! If you buy them, foam ring the tweeter or foam strip it like the 2.4's. About amps to go with, they will work with bigger receivers, (100w+), but this speaker will reward you
richly for stepping up in electronics. I can recommend the Parasound Hca-1205, Cinepro 2K5 (yes, they handle it gracefully).
But for pure magic the Sherbourn 5/1500 ( 400w 4 ohm, 5 monoblocks on 1 chassis) is the 1.4's soulmate. A must hear regardless of final speaker decision. Best value in amplifiers out there by far.(opinion).
Enjoy!