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The first 5 channels are probably the most important in a home theater.  Actually, the front 3 channels are the absolute most important (center channel being the primary).  The surround channels are not necessarily required, but they definitely add an ambience to the experience and they will make the sound bigger.   Beyond that, it becomes almost a gimmick game.  I have been in Atmos theaters with tons of speakers all over the place.  It's interesting to have sounds flowing above you, but I can still hear the flaws in their speakers/amps/electronics.  I'd much rather have the absolute best 5 channel system I could do instead of a 14 speaker immersive setup.

Is stereo listening important to you?  If so, what % do you use system for movies vs. music?  How do you like the sound with the Marantz, and is there anything specific you’d like to improve upon?

Tjl441. You came to wrong place. This whole site is the same 20 guys fighting with each other. It’s like lunch at a retirement home. I know, I lived at one for 6 months after my accident. The craziest one at the table is MC

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