Boys,

Need some advice here. I know 7.1 is becoming the defacto standard in HT systems. I am planning in only a 5.1 (ok, ok, no budget). So I need to know, if I go 5.1, will I be missing a lot in terms of AQ/effects? How many titles support true 7.1 channels anyway?

Thank you.

A proper 5.1 setup will bring you right into the middle of any movie action. However, fly-by sound will sound smoother with the extra speaker at the rear in a larger room (think of the real cinema speakers setup and position). A good AVR will extract the 5.1 into 6/7.1 giving you a more better movie experience.

I think most ppl still 5.1

for my small house 5.1 more than enough.

i thought 5.1 was enough......till i installed 2 extra speakers...

I thought 7.1 is enough... till I installed 4 extra speakers and another subwoofer. 11.2 is the way to go

yup the more the merrier!

Meaning matrix out the 5.1 sound to have a 7.1 feel? Wouldnt that compromise the AQ?

BTW, any movies with 7.1?

here's the link.blu ray audio

You need to get a very good dipole if going for 5.1. What you need is a diffuse surround. Normally if you have 2 rows of seat, then 7.1 is necessary. Also, 7.1 will give you a smoother transition of sound from back to front. Most material is 5.1 so you need either PLIIx or THX Surround mode to simulate 7.1

Judging by the list, no real hurry to 7.1 then ....

yeah a lot of titles still 5.1 even new movies

hoping for transformer 2 will released in 7.1

Same here, 5.1 for me .. but i've still not jumped into BDs yet .. i bet in another month we'll see another 7.1 setup .. someone is busy making BD wishlist .. and it's NOT me!

5.1 currently cukup liao....ckuuuup for me .....at least........

I think besides budget, the mess of extra pair of long cables and the space to hang up the another 2 back surrounds are pulling many HT set-up from adopting 7.1 system. If the back 4 are not positioned at same height, the smooth transition of the surround sound will not be felt too.

If u have dedicated AV room then no problem to go crazy with speakers. Easily can hide the cables.

like my case in the living room
no way for me to have a 7.1 setup

ermmm......i put mine in the living room....cables are not in the wall.....but you wont see them unless you look for it..hehe