5.1 vs 7.1?

[cam]

If you think 7.1 doesn't blow 5.1 out of the water when used with a processor that actually has algorithms to convert 5.1 to 7.1, then you're high.

No comparision, hence my declaration that 7.1 is the ONLY standard!

BTW, 9.1 is non-existent.

Mono and 2 channel are prehistoric - both developed during the early stages of the Pleistocene Epoch, if I'm not mistaken. They're so out of date they're invented BEFORE electricity!

Your declaration for 7.1 as the only standard is, well, let me see here, oh ya, there is no such thing as 7.1. Your standards are set where no one or studio is set at right now. You said, BTW, 9.1 is non-existent, I've got news for you there WALDO, BTW, 7.1 is non-existent.

[thekid]

My amp goes to 11 because that is one better than 10.....(sorry for the Spinal Tap reference...)

IMO I would opt for spending the money/time to perfect a 5.1 system/set-up. As has been noted the equipment manufacturesr are ahead of the material here and I do not think the technology leap involved here is of the historic (or pre-historic...) proportion that justifies the additional cost. This is not like going from analog to digital or from vinyl to CD. I suspect that the additional speakers of the new format if done improperly will actually detract from the HT experience. With limited resources out there to help you set up the new format correctly I think you would find yourself either unhappy or in a constant state of rearrangement trying to get it right. Good luck on whatever option you choose!

[Aldo WIngate]

I've got 7.1 running right now.....as I watch the Yankkes vs the Blue JAYS!

So, WHO'S YOUR DADDY?????????????