Got it…
As a listener using my Sony 7.1.2 home theater system—technically not a full 7.1.4—I can still clearly hear a sound, like a bird, coming from above and slightly to the front-right. The spatial placement feels real and convincing. Maybe not as good as the Studio but It go on to shows that it’s not just about how many speakers you have, but how well the system creates a sense of immersive space.