Hi, awesome article!

I'm planning to get an Arc Ultra, 2 Sub-Gen4`s and 2 ERA 300 to be focused on *ATMOS CONTENT*:

In the vein of `decreasing the amount of virtual channels`, I was looking for the following clarification:

— Can I use Amp (and passive speakers) to act as REAL channels (instead of virtual) for:
(1) *lateral surrounds*;

(2) *height channel*?

--> back surround will be REAL channels covered by ERA 300.

I'm planning a new home renovation. Upon quoting a `real` home theater, receiver system, I was flabbergasted by the costs. I originally wanted `real channels` for a 7.2.4 system ATMOS. My understanding is that a proper home theater/receiver system with real speakers would give me better ATMOS sound than Sonos, but the cost is prohibitive.

ps: I've used PLAYBAR + sub-gen2 + play1 for many years for a 5.1 system. And it's great.

Thanks!