7.1 home theatre SOUND vs 5.1 home theatre
I've had 5.1 home theatre for about 4 years, using my Onkyo 787 and Atlantic Technology system 350's. I moved into my new custom built log home 2 years ago and now am finishing off the basement, including a custom home theatre room. I'm going to keep the Onkyo/AT upstairs in my living room. For my custom home theatre room( 21 feel long, 16 feet wide, 9 feet ceiling - just 3000 cubic feet), I'm seriously thinking about 7.1 speaker system instead of 5.1 speaker system.
I'd like feedback from people who actually have 7.1 speaker system in similiar sized room - this room is for movies/sports, not multi-channel music:
-did you notice "more" surround sound with the additional 2 rear surround speakers?
-did you compare your "listening experience" with and without them on?
-what rear surround speaker type did you go with go with? (Dipole/Bipole/etc)
I need good, factual experience to help my decision, plus to convience my wife!
Thx,