2 Channels v. More Channels & Ceiling Speaker Recommendations


I'm putting together a recreational room that will have a theatre area. I have a dedicated listening space elsewhere. This room will be for movies/tv and music while folks play games or sit at the bar.  

I'm wondering if I should avoid a home theatre receiver/processor and just do a 2 channel integrated. Is all the theatre stuff gimmick or worthwhile?  I am not super excited about a 7 or 9.1 setup.  Is it worth it?  I'm on a budget. My main system is quite nice.  Here, I'm going to keep cost down.

I'm looking at in ceiling speakers and want to know if anyone has experience with them.  I'd prefer an overall smooth/sweet sound than exacting or harsh. I wanted to spend <$1k for the speakers.  



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