I have m2s as my rear with m22 as my main. I sort of went the way you did. I bought the receiver and a pair m2s. Then one day I said teh heck with it and i splurged (for my budget at the time) on a pair of m22s and a Hsu sub. Then I got the VP100. It sounds glorious. Next up on my list of things to buy are the QS8s to replace the m2s and a "future capable" receiver to replace my Yamaha. Probably a Denon 3808 or its little brother.

Denon 3808, M22s, M2s, VP100, Hsu sub