I've always had a good 2 channel system at 79 in the old days 2 channel's all there was. Now my system will blow your socks off even if you're not wearing any. Music recording and concerts are always 2 channel. Also have a 9 channel Dolby Atmos surround system with Klipsch speakers for movies , TV shows and sports. The idea is the soap opera effect which immerses you in the experience but I don't like that for music because it doesn't seem real. Just me I guess