7.1 surround sound...worth it?

Blake · 03-04-2009, 03:32 PM

i have a pioneer elite receiver that's 7.1 thx capable, but i've always had it running 5.1. anyone out there use 7.1? i know there isn't a whole lot of media to play that supports 7.1. my overall question is when my stereo guy comes to run wires through the walls, should i have him drop some lines for the surround sides to support 7.1 or save my money for something more useful? thanks

Dascamel · 03-04-2009, 03:47 PM

Even though most things don't use it, the receiver can extrapolate the rear channels based off of the rear side channels. Is it worth it, depends on the room, if you have room for two rear speakers and it works well with your layout, I would do it.

Kbueno · 03-04-2009, 04:38 PM

Yes, definitely. More and more blurays are coming out with the 7.1 audio tracks. This is a no-brainer.

Blake · 03-04-2009, 04:44 PM

then it shall be done!

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Blake Banned 754 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	7.1 surround sound...worth it? i have a pioneer elite receiver that's 7.1 thx capable, but i've always had it running 5.1. anyone out there use 7.1? i know there isn't a whole lot of media to play that supports 7.1. my overall question is when my stereo guy comes to run wires through the walls, should i have him drop some lines for the surround sides to support 7.1 or save my money for something more useful? thanks
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Even though most things don't use it, the receiver can extrapolate the rear channels based off of the rear side channels. Is it worth it, depends on the room, if you have room for two rear speakers and it works well with your layout, I would do it. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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Kbueno Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California iTrader: (5)	Yes, definitely. More and more blurays are coming out with the 7.1 audio tracks. This is a no-brainer.
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Blake Banned 754 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	then it shall be done!
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