YES! Keep the 5.2 (2 subs)! The ability to have various forms of "decoding" stereo into multi-channel sound will let you be "in the room" for many kinds of music: jazz clubs, concert halls, even county fairs, etc. I have two multi channel setups in my home, Sporting events can put you in the stadium with the crowd. Great fun and a great distraction if you are hit with Covid! (Had a 7.2 system, but didn't think it added enough to be worth the expense. SACDs are 5.1 anyway.) Happy Listening!
3.2 Channel with upgraded L/R or 5.2 channel?
Currently have a 5.2 channel surround system but mainly listen in 2 channel with dual subs. My question is, is it really necessary to stay 5.2 when watching movies, or should I get rid of the L/R fronts and the surrounds to upgrade the two front speakers? Selling the center channel is not an option, I don’t plan on ever letting that go (Sonus Faber Vox).
Current system:
Dedicated 20amp line
AQ Niagara Edison outlet
AQ Dragon power cords throughout
AQ Dragon interconnects throughout
AQ Thunderbird Biwire speaker cables for Front LR
AQ Thunderbird Zero speaker cable for Center Channel
AQ Vodka Ethernet cable
AQ Niagara 7000
McIntosh C2500
McIntosh MC1.2kw (X3 for LCR)
Pioneer Elite SC-LX701
McIntosh MCD205
Cambridge Audio Edge NQ
Fisher MT-6225 Turntable
Sonus Faber Olympica III
Sonus Faber Olympica I
Sonus Faber Vox
REL 212 SE (X2)