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RE: 5.1 or 7.1?

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chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com

In Reply to: RE: 5.1 or 7.1? posted by Skye on January 18, 2008 at 10:52:23

I've got a 5.1 set up in a 15 foot square room but am about to redecorate and install a 7.1 system, because in my view there will be more and more soundtracks utilizing 7.1 as high-def takes off, and een if you don't get into high-def I'm sure most new movies will be filmed in high-def with better sound, and the higher bitrate soundtracks will mean more 7.1 encoding on standard DVDs.

Even though the extra channel in a 7.1 set up is usually only the same signal as in a 6.1, I've read that the extra speaker does improve the seamlessness of the 'soundstage' especially for anyone who isn't sat in the optimum seat.

The link below is excellent and even has pictures!

Best Regards,
Chris redmond.

5.1, 6.1, 7.1? (Open in New Window)

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RE: 5.1 or 7.1? - Jazz Inmate 21:32:00 01/18/08 (0)
I'm with Chris. I think 7.1 is an important upgrade for HT applications that will become increasingly popular. Currently I only have one BD and one game that use 7.1, but I believe movie soundtracks are moving in that direction.
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