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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) 

 

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Showing 2 responses by loomisjohnson

loomisjohnson
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 you could always pay more and get better, but your speakers and other gear are really nice and 5.2 is optimal for movies--i wouldn't change your system

loomisjohnson
1,905 posts
 

I spose if you got money to burn you could upgrade your pioneer avr  to something like anthem or arcam (depending on what you get you might need another amp)--it might sound a little bit better than what you got, but most folks wouldn't notice the difference.

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