Question My first audio system, please help.

[Ridder]

Hello, we are moving into a new build, and I want better sound. I am an undemanding user and absolutely clueless about audio. Currently, we have Microlab FC330, so any upgrade is guaranteed to be an improvement 😀

Room: Approx. 6x4m, in an apartment building (we do not want to annoy the neighbors).

The sofa will be all the way to the patio doors. The room is further open and continues. The picture only shows the living area.

TV: Sony XR-75X90J.
Usage: Mostly Netflix, YouTube, and a TV streaming service.
Expectations:A truly immersive 5.1.2 surround sound system (for Dolby Atmos) to create the feeling that the film's action is happening all around me, and a sound quality that I will enjoy for years to come.
Budget: I am looking for a good price-to-performance ratio, ideally sticking around €2,000 – €4,000, and this budget must include the AV receiver.
Design: Design is crucial for my wife. She prefers either maximum built-in speakers or some aesthetically pleasing/designer ones (e.g., thin floorstanders).

I will be grateful for any advice.

 

[daytona600]

Wife Friendly think French
Focal 1000/300/100 series on or inwall
Elipson Planets - stands/wall/in wall/ceiling
Quality Atmos receiver Denon / Marantz// Yamaha
7.2/9.2 ideal on receiver as you can add extra speakers / subs in the future

 

[Juzzie Wuzzie]

Listening area is approximately 4x4 if I'm reading the plans correctly. My advice would be to get a Sonos Arc Ultra; and to the extent you can wire in speakers by virtue of the new build status, a couple of in ceiling surround speakers fed by a Sonos Amp. To the extent you have budget / feel the need, add a sub.

Yes - identical to my system in a like for like listening area; and it works well, extremely well.

As an added bonus, I've probably kept you under the minimum spend; and managed the wife's expectations.