Starting all over with new toys and I need an opinion...

Normally I read and study subject to death before I buy,,,
I simply don't have the time to do this now, so I'm soliciting from the knowledge base that's out there..

So far I only have my main/front speakers which are Axiom M80 v2 and rated at 400 Watts....
They are 4 ohm impedance and may require a AV surround home theater amp that can supply high enough current to those fronts without me calling the fire department..
The installation will be a 5.1 set up...
The speakers are bi-ampable with 4 terminals on the back..
I could try some crazy hookup using a 7.1 amp's center connections..
That might work for surround sound but 2 channel stereo will surely suck
The room is 12 x 12
I enjoy listening to loud but I won't use the speaker max. capacity
No brand loyalties with me and I hoping for under $1200 for the amp...
Might have to go for more...

Any recommendations????