Focal Sib 5.1.2 "up-firers" vs. Kef T-series 5.2.2?

[oddbox83]

Hi, hope no one minds me starting a new thread but I have a specific question about the idea I have from changing my Focal Sib Evo 5.1.2 setup (with integrated front upfirers). I love them and they give a great sound, though clearly an "Atmos-lite" variant. I've got them wall mounted as well, and noticed the lower end output has suffered since they were on stands (something I no longer have the space for). Plus they look ugly wall mounted, IMO.

I'm fascinated by Kef's T-series. Those are going to look very nice indeed mounted next to the TV and are sonically designed for such. In my queries though I've been told my my local dealer it'll be a little step back and won't give as full a sound my my Focal's.

On the other hand, I could ceiling mount 2 T101s (top middle I think) quite easily in a retrofit without cutting into the ceiling so I'd get far better Atmos effects.

The store also suggested, due to the smaller size I could maybe fit 2 Kef T2 subs (left and right below the front L&R speakers) in place of my single Focal Cub Evo (hived off to below the L front), which could help facilitate a smoother bass to compensate for what I lose in speaker depth.

Another issue I have is side placement for the surrounds is extremely difficult in my room layout, and even with other obstacles surmounted, I'd still be sitting very close to the left surround. What I've done at the moment with my Focal's is rear mount. I know it's a fudge and I'd be better off with bipole's for rears in such a situation, but again it all comes down to a trade-off between available space and quality. I'm wondering how well the T-series would perform mounted on the rear for 5.2.2, since they proudly state their "tangerine" waveguide with a wide dispersal?

Sorry if that comes out a bit jumbled, but I'm in two minds about "upgrading" or just putting up with my dominating Focals? Thanks.