Originally Posted by TheHinge I have a 7.1 receiver, but not sure I have the room for 7.1. |
Do most movies use all the 7.1 speakers? |
Or will 5.1 be just fine for something like WotW? |
Originally Posted by ndabunka I built a house 3 years ago and wired it for true 7.1 sound in my HT. I have run 5.1 in there until last weekend when I upgraded my receiver/amp to a true 7.1 system. I have been disappointed in the lack of being able to even run 7.1 (in most cases). The processor I have can run ProLogix IIx as as well as THX EX but almost all of the DVD's I've found (including reference ones like the superbit) do not allow me to use these modes. Is this typical? |
Originally Posted by ndabunka I built a house 3 years ago and wired it for true 7.1 sound in my HT. I have run 5.1 in there until last weekend when I upgraded my receiver/amp to a true 7.1 system. I have been disappointed in the lack of being able to even run 7.1 (in most cases). The processor I have can run ProLogix IIx as as well as THX EX but almost all of the DVD's I've found (including reference ones like the superbit) do not allow me to use these modes. Is this typical? |
Originally Posted by ndabunka The processor I have can run ProLogix IIx as as well as THX EX but almost all of the DVD's I've found (including reference ones like the superbit) do not allow me to use these modes. Is this typical? |
Originally Posted by flint350 For the "about to build" crowd, like me, it's a no-brainer. You don't pre-wire for today, you pre-wire for the future. My HT will be done in my new home in March 06 and my pre-wire will provide a side-by-side mount at the rear wall for 2 more Def Techs for 7.1 sound. Can I use it immediately - yes, but artificially and not at its best, but you can just turn it off. When actual 7.1 shows up, I'm ready. The only downside would be for those who can't after-wire very easily. But 5.1 is plenty good and will be for quite a while. I just have to decide on final equipment ahead of time. Probably a Yam, Pioneer or Denon A/V recv'r OR an Anthem AV30 type. It's really win-win, IMO. |
Originally Posted by klipsch I currently use ProLogic IIx for 7.1 when watching movies. The rear speakers are 12 feet (behind me) from my recliner, sides are 8 feet from me (about 100 degrees from my recliner), and the fronts are 12 feet in front of me. There is a HUGELY noticeable difference from the 5.1 to the 7.1. I believe this is the case for me because of the distances and size of my room. However, Action and Horror movies are really the only movies that showcase the 7.1. Watching a movie like The Descent or Underworld has many scenes were noises literally move circular around the room or back left to side left, etc. If your main viewing pleasure is Drama, Comedy, Romance, etc. then I would say there is no need for 7.1 regardless of your room or ability to do 7.1. If you have the speakers available it is always worth a shot for experimentation. But I'm sure 5.1 will be great (if not optimal) since you say your room does not really have the room. |