For sure... Just don't become this guy (w/ his audiophiliac uber-obsession), heh...
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IF you're considering Klipsch, definitely give them a thorough listen first to see if you'd actually like the sound of their horn drivers design.
I prefer towers for the front L/R myself, but bookshelves could do as well (and should save a little $) -- just make sure you use good stands for...
$2K is probably kinda too low for all speakers in a 7.x.4 setup, if including subwoofer(s). For what you're doing, you could easily spend $1K-plus just for 1 good subwoofer alone -- maybe start w/ just 1 and then add a 2nd later if you find the need.
IF you can expand your budget some (as you...