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Is 3 CH with a HT pre/pro better than 2 Channel

I have a nice 2 channel system that I use for music. I also have my TV's audio output connected to a input source of my 2 channel pre/amp. So, I can get listen to my TV's audio from my full range speakers (Revel Salons).

I have a sound room in a house with dimensions of 16'W x 14'L x 12'H. This room is too small to do a full 5.1 setup. I was wondering if my HT experience (ie movies/TV) would be enhanced if I purchased a centre channel, 3 channel amp, and a pre/pro. I am considering the following components:

Revel Voice
Bryston 6B-SST
Outlaw 950

I will eventually move to a bigger home and likely use these components in a 5.1 system.

Thanks in advance.
yyz

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Yyz:

Quite frankly, put off buying any HT equipment until you move. In the interim, if your DVD player offers virtual 3D surround options (like my SONY 506) experiment with those settings for "center channel like" sound. I have a similar sized room (except for the height); have a 2 channel system, and in nearfield situations, the simulated effect really works out fine. In fact, I prefer it to when I was using a center channel speaker. Regards, Rich
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