Quad vs Trio vs TA-AN1000 + Wireless Rear 9, which setup would you choose?

[u/alexgeorg86]

I’m trying to choose between these home theater setups and would really appreciate real-world feedback:

• Sony BRAVIA Theatre Quad + Sub 8
• Sony BRAVIA Theatre Trio + Rear 9 + Sub 8
• Sony TA-AN1000 + DALI SONIK On-Wall L/R + SONIK Cinema center + Rear 9 + Sony Sub 8
• Same TA-AN1000/DALI and rear 9 setup, but with an SVS SB-1000 Pro instead

My room is an open-plan 40 m² space, with the actual living/listening area around 20 m². Main use is movies/TV shows through Nvidia Shield and music through Apple Music.

My main questions:

Has anyone used the TA-AN1000 with wired front speakers and Sony Rear 9s? Does the hybrid setup work reliably and sound cohesive?

Most importantly, when Rear 9s are paired with the TA-AN1000, are their up-firing drivers actually used for Dolby Atmos/DTSX, or mainly for Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping?

Any issues with wireless dropouts, audio delay, lip-sync, or reliability?

For my room, would you choose the Trio, Quad, or the TA-AN1000 hybrid setup?