Suggestions? I am saving to have a local acoustician come over, thanks.
I could write a blog for 2 channels and that would barely cover it. For immersive, you're going to have to take in not only room into account, but as well as room furniture. The furniture comment also applies to stereo, but even more so with surround. Getting the right balance between absorption and diffusion in combination with all the drivers will be another important thing to consider. Look into solutions for DSP. Are you in a house or apartment? Do you plan to soundproof?
What speakers are you going for? How's the waveguide and how does it relate to your preference? I have gone back and forth few times perfecting toe-in for my various two channels. Where are your speakers converging? What's the spread of the sweet spot?
Aside from room issues and acoustics, which I'm sure incorporates the need of two channels and then some! What's the format going to be? How much content is available?
DSD, Redbook, MQA, etc etc....formats come and go...whether it's for stereo or surround. Another thing to keep in mind. If the format is open market, there will be a higher chance.
I would be keen to hear how immersive content on one system translates onto another, especially at home. I figure the margin would be bigger than for stereo. For films, big studios will get this type of thing right. For music, I don't see it happening throughout the industry when you factor in both the diversity of studios along with what the consumer wants or needs. On average, across the medium, I find the quality of audio much better in movies than music.
I hope I'm wrong and this takes off and that I have crap ton of money lying around to build a dedicated room for this thing. I really do.
I know I kept jumping around from one idea to another, but there are so many things I have in mind to say about this, I don't know where to begin. I will bow out and wish you the best.
If you do get the place done, please post some pictures and your impressions. Along with measurements and any advice your acoustician gave for immersive. Hopefully you can contact one that is well versed with this tech and how it might develop in the future. Good luck!