Dedicated HT installations a niche market? Maybe, but a pretty lucrative one, especially in the US. Atmos and DTS:X are unlikely to disappear because their algorithms can significantly enhance all current Dolby and DTS HD sound tracks.

Meridian will either embrace the new 3D sound formats or lose all credibility in the HT market.

Main system - Sources (Kodi-HTPC, Vero 4k, FireTV, Sat) into Trinnov Altitude 32 (8-16) (+Roon), Trinnov Amplitude 8 amp & Vivid Audio (Giya G3, V1.5) and REL Stentor III speakers. Others: F80 + Raspberry Pi and other Pi systems.