This seems like a discussion between a surround sound system vs 2 channel.
Why, in 2023, would anyone voluntarily use only two speakers to recreate this illusion of a live performance in a large room?
It simply sounds better. Usually, the sonic quality of 2 channel speakers are significantly better than the surround transducers. Also, the cost to buy additional speakers, controllers, amplifiers try to reach the comparable sonic level is usually price prohibitive. Many value superior sonics more than surround sound immersion.
it’s not one size fits all. Some 2 channel’s systems do not translate easily to a surround system: low powered tube amps, nearfield listening like with monitors,
Also, room set-up is different. A space for 2 channel is not the same as surround, not everyone has the space available.
I consider video surround sound system (immersion from multiple speakers) a different goal separate from my 2 channel system (fidelity). Trying to accomplish both in a single system is usually cost prohibitive. I looked at several surround sound systems that can be in the ballpark of the fidelity of my speakers (which have Herculean dampening which isn’t inexpensive). The Perlisten surround will be ~$40k, then matching quality electronics and amps, makes this extremely cost prohibitive. Same with the YG surrounds.
For video surround, I’m going to try the Nakamishi Dragon 11.4.6 . Fantastic reviews, and at $3.9k much more affordable route and it’s wireless - I don’t have to run wires. Pre-sales is sold out.
https://dragon.nakamichi-usa.com
On a side note most of us has spent considerable time, effort, deliberation, and resources to get to where we are today. Radical change to surround requires additional cost, time and effort for sonics that may be immersive surround but likely won’t match our subjective sonic level of high end audio is a risk few will take.
Very importantly, relative to 2 channel music, there is a very limited amount of audiophile level multichannel content available- perhaps I should have started with this.