Understood, I realize the Def. 2 is another level all together, I am looking to eliminate my center channel and go 4.1 for HT and improve my 2 channel. Will the Essence be sufficient for a 4.1 set up with my Klipsch sub and surrounds for HT? 2 channel is my primary concern but I want to make sure that the Essence has a wide enough sweet spot for a phantom center set up.