jbd Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am fairly new to the forum and have received a lot of great advice. After reading several posts and on-line articles, here is my question. As I have mentioned in other threads, I purchased the Quintet III and Sub 10 to go in my new family room. The dimensions are 23 x 16. I am planning on buying a new receiver and was wondering if it is worth it to purchase two front speakers and make the satelites the surround to give me 7.1 surround sound? Regardless of the various auido formats (I have read a ton!), will a 7.1 receiver project audio to all speakers when I watch a DVD, listen to an audio CD, or watch regular Comcast Cable? I know much of this has been answered before, but I was wondering what you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynergy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Choose a 7.1 receiver over 5.1 or 6.1 for future use even there is no 7.1 movies currently. You will appreciate the rear surrounds when you watch DTS 6.1 movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The simple answer is if you have a big enough room..(you do) and when a plane goes front to back... do you want that sound to feel as it goes over your head to dissapear as though the plane just flew over your ceiling.....behind you.... go 7.1. (dolplar effect!) Placement is at the same height as your side surrounds... Go to Dolby.com for info. 7.1 set up. Trust me ... one time watching Flight of the Pheonix, Master Commander, Nemo, or Cars.. You will NEVER go back to 5.1 again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkelf Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 If you go with a 7.1 or 6.1 setup, most recievers have a setting that will force sound to all the rear surround channels even if the source is only 5.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Lionsgate has several 7.1 PCM titles out on Blu-Ray... "War" is one: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=612 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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