5.1 mod to 7.1 Try this!

[IndyKlipschFan]

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

[Rivernuggets]

Very cool idea - thanks!

[IndyKlipschFan]

Let me and others know what you think!

[RockOn4Klipsch]

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.

[Youthman]

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.

[IndyKlipschFan]

Did anyone try and hear this mod?

[Rivernuggets]

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.......

[Ironsave]

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........

[toddvj]

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.

[IndyKlipschFan]

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?

[toddvj]

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)

[Rivernuggets]

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.