Yamaha be a great company when it come to sound . I have 2 very fussy music teacher in we family , my son and wife . surround sound with many box may be overkill . I think it be false to have something go bump on one side and instead of the sound be beside the screen ... it be unrealistically beside you arm . the Yamaha have a method of study you room for reflective surface , and you actually must leave the room for it to do so . I have the subwoofer behind the tv with the omni-directional bass sound . we be happy and that be incredible for these sharp musician . look no further ... lot of box be just awkward , false impression and a mess to place they . this be light , thin and blend with the tv styling and coloring . no need to improve this model in the near future , either .