Reddit mentions of Elac 5.2 System with 2 Debut F6, 1 Debut C5 Center Speaker, 2 Debut B5, 2 BIC/Acoustech Platinum Series PL-200 II Subwoofer

Some big ELAC HT bundle deals going on right now too.

$1,299.00 Elac 5.2 System with 2 Debut F6, 1 Debut C5 Center Speaker, 2 Debut B5, 2 BIC/Acoustech Platinum Series PL-200 II Subwoofer

https://www.amazon.com/Elac-Speaker-Acoustech-Platinum-Subwoofer/dp/B0777SZDCH/

$3,799.00 ELAC Uni-Fi Slim Black 7.2 System with 2 ELAC FS-U5, 1 ELAC CC-U5, 4 ELAC BS-U5 Speaker, 2 BIC/Acoustech Platinum Series PL-200 II Subwoofer, with Marantz SR7011 9.2 Channel AV Receiver

https://www.amazon.com/Speaker-Acoustech-Platinum-Subwoofer-Receiver/dp/B0777SRZY1/

(if anyone moves on the Uni-Fi set, I'd like to take a pair of the bookshelfs off your hands)

1. What is your budget?
   Upon asking around a bit and doing some searching, I’ve raised my budget a little bit. I’d like to spend no more than $2,000 to get started.
   
   
2. What are you looking for?
   I’m looking for a home theater setup.
   
   I’m looking for a 9.2 receiver with Dolby Atmos capability (with the goal of eventually having either a 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 setup). I am going to use the receiver to shuffle through my hdmi sources (Dolby vision and high speed Hdmi required). I have had my sights set on the Onkyo TX-NR787. I was primarily looking at getting a Sony receiver, because of the compatibility with the tv and player, but the price jump seems to be huge going from 7.2 to 9.2.
   
   In terms of speakers, the room I’m setting this new project up in used to be a 2 car garage, so it’s pretty large. I will be tearing up the current tile flooring and having carpet installed. With all of this, I would like to use a 5.2 setup to start with floor standing speakers for fronts. I raised my budget up from $1500 to make some room for decent quality speakers.
   
   
3. How will you typically be using the gear?
   This will be used for watching movies 90% of the time. It will also be used for some music and video games. Seating will be about 8-9 feet away from my TV.
   
   
4. What gear do you own?
   In terms of audio gear, I am starting from scratch. The tv is a 75” Z9D.
   
   
5. What do you intend on using for a source?
   Sony X700 for most of the movies, Apple TV for some.
   
   
6. What material will you be using your gear for?
   See above.
   
   
7. Are you willing to buy used?
   I’d rather buy new, just because of the peace of mind in having a warranty and knowing the history and treatment of what I’m using.
   
   Here are a couple of things I’ve been considering:
   
   Elac 5.2 System with 2 Debut F6, 1 Debut C5 Center Speaker, 2 Debut B5, 2 BIC/Acoustech Platinum Series PL-200 II Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777SZDCH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HIHBCbCW75MFT
   
   https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/bosbundle4/boston-acoustics-a-series-7.2.4-ultimate-home-theater-speaker-package/1.html
   
   Fluance Signature Series Surround Sound Home Theater 5.0 Channel Speaker System Including Three-Way Floorstanding Towers, Center Channel, and Bipolar Speakers - Black Ash (HF50BB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HG4DHZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0dJBCb550JM95
   
   (The above setup with a couple of decent subs)
   
   Thanks so much for reading this post...it’s been a long one! I’m looking forward to the expert input!
   
   Edit: the Ascend Acoustics “Sierra 4” setup is being recommended quite a bit. Do any of you have some personal experience with this setup?

Whats better? This system for $1749 or the ELAC HT bundle for $1299 here https://www.amazon.com/Elac-Speaker-Acoustech-Platinum-Subwoofer/dp/B0777SZDCH/ ?