IndyKlipschFan Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Not enough info in the back surrounds? In 7.1? I agree, not a whole lot of recorded direct content in 7.1 that is clear to the back surrounds that is not reverbed in. My Sunfire takes 5.1 and makes it 7.1 too. That said, I will tell you a secret if you promise not to tell anyone else...(Except fellow Klipschheads... of course.... we all learn from one another. And I have never admitted this trick on the forum before! So listen closely!) DO THIS: Take the left and right side surrounds output from your pre amp with a Y splitter. Keep both of them as they were ment to go, so left n right side surround.. But split the other to the left n right back rears with the back rear 7.1 added in signal if it is there as well.(So the left n right back surrounds have now 2 inputs into one channel.) Now boost the back surrounds signal output on your pre amp up 2-4 db, as needed. (Personal preference) So if it is discrete it will come through. Why? This will envelop you with sound, yet still give you that back surround signal (Because it is a little hotter, if it is there.) Doing this also surrounds you with really cool effects. (It only works if your rears are spread apart, not in the corners but behind you. They can't be too close together. Also, this trick mod will not work with 6.1) Try it.. You might be very happy indeed. Face it, if you bought speakers to be back surrounds for 7.1, you want something going through it too. I did. Why have La Scala's for rears, if nothig really goes through them in 7.1??? So the result are this: The effect is awesome, things going back to side to front still feel that way, and in concert videos your sitting in the sweet spot, claps all aroud you as if you were there.. My personal opinion.. You will love it. IndyKlipschFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Very cool idea - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Let me and others know what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockOn4Klipsch Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 sounds like a great idea for those wanting more information sent to their rear surrounds. I've got enough speakers around the house to try it but not enough amplifiers to go around. Hopefully i'll be getting a new 2 channel amp for 2 channel listening and use the extra channels for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 20, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hopefully i'll be getting a new 2 channel amp for 2 channel listening and use the extra channels for something else. Just curious....whatcha looking at? Here is a 2ch Parasound amp (205w x 2) that is at a very affordable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 Did anyone try and hear this mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I'll let you know in about five to six weeks. Buying and moving into a larger house the end of June. HT Reference gear is in storage until then. Sadness....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I'll let you know in about five to six weeks. Buying and moving into a larger house the end of June. HT Reference gear is in storage until then. Sadness....... Boy, that's gotta suck...... Once you are moved and settled in; I am sure it will have been worth the wait........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Not sure I follow. You already have 7.1 but you want to split your surround channel from 5.1 instead? And this is supposed to be better? I know I'm probably just misunderstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 It is still 7.1. Your just giving the backs some of the side surround info... Just try it... See if you like it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Ok, I re-read it and understand now. Instructions weren't all that clear. I can't try it though, because all I have is a receiver (and I only do 5.1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I can't try it though, because all I have is a receiver (and I only do 5.1) Looking at your Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, it processes 7.1 and gives 130 watts to all 7 channels. Get another Klipsch pair to serve as back surrounds and you're good to go, IF you want to go 7.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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