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5.1.2 Atmos

I was planning on using the  4 ceiling speaker that I have now for Atmos. If I wanted 5.1.4 it would cost a lot of money in labor to move the front ceiling speakers to their proper position. At least $1500 to do it right so my wife wouldn't complain about the ceiling looking like it has had work done to it.
If I just go 5.1.2 would it be a big downgrade from 5.1.4? My dealer told me that 2 speakers would still sound really good just not as good as 4 speaker Atmos. Would you guys do a 2 speaker Atmos or just spend the $1500. I'm not wealthy but I want to have a good sounding Home Theater system. 
Thanks,
Bob

galleybob
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From what I’ve heard from people who upgraded from 5.1.2 to 5.1.4, even those with entry-level systems, I’ve seen many state that 5.1.2 -> 5.1.4 was a larger jump than 5.1 -> 5.1.2.
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galleybob OP
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The problem is in the installation. If I kept a 5.1 system I would be buy 2 Paradigm  floor speakers and center speaker. All the wiring was done 11 years ago when this room was frame. The wires are all inside the walls and it all goes to a closet where the equipment is. My front ceiling speakers are set up for 5.1 and would have to be moved to proper Atmos position. Plus I would want floor speakers for rear surround and that would also be tricky because of the wiring. If I just did 5.1 I would probably continue to use rear ceiling for surround and then there would be no cost. It would just cost a lot of money for speakers and installation 
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