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9.2.2 vs 7.2.4: sofa against wall

I have an NAD m17 v2, and will be doing 11 channels. I was wondering if I should configure them as 7.2.4 or 9.2.2 (with two front wides)?

I know 7.2.4 is a more normal setup. The only reason I am considering something different is because my sofa is already against the back wall. Therefore all my ATMOS speakers are in front of me. In that case, does it make sense to have 4 ATMOS height speakers?

I am using a NAD m17v2. I’ve also heard it doesn’t handle 9.x.2 very well from a room correction standpoint.

I will be using 11 channels regardless, so while I know neither setup is ideal, what I want to know is which is relatively better?


Here's my floorplans:
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xdc
caphill
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Go with 7.2.4. It will make more sense. Are you also using the matching NAD M27 power amp for fronts LCR and surrounds? 

xdc OP
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I am using NAD M27 for the center and surrounds (4 regular surrounds + 2 atmos).

I am using an additional C 268 to drive the final 2 atmos

And finally, I will be using an M22v2 to drive the front two speakers.

You think 7.2.4 makes sense even though all 4 atmos speakers will be in front of me? Usually, at least two speakers are directly overhead or behind
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willland
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I agree with the 7.2.4 but is it even slightly possible to float that sofa so it is not up against the wall?  

Oh, nice gear with the NADs.

Bill
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