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Tell me about 7.1 home theater surround.

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I've been wanting to upgrade my home theater sound for a while now, and while I'd have to buy it in pieces, I obviously want to start with the receiver. I've been using an RCA HTIB for about 4 years, and it's done the job quite well. However, I'm looking to step to the next level.

I've been looking heavily at the Pioneer VSX-1015TX, and think I'll pull the trigger on it. End users absolutely love this receiver since it was released a year ago, and a huge thread over at avsforum.com proves it. Plus, the price is exactly what I'm willing to pay for a mid-range setup. Speakers will come later.

However, I've never delved into the world of 7.1 surround, and while I understand the setup of speakers, I don't know about capability with equipment. Are some current DVD's set up for a full 7.1? Is 7.1 reserved for specific formats at the moment? What exactly do I need to take advantage of 7.1 in the future (besides the receiver and 7 speakers + 1 sub)?

Thanks for any info to clear this up.
 
Get a PT job at your local retail store and get 60-70% off. Kick ass system for the price of your mid range system FTW. Working 2 jobs FTL.
 
For me, 5.1 is enough. I've tried 7.1 and it does add a bit of sound in new directions, but I'd rather spend the money spent on an extra pair of speakers and wire and spend it on better speakers in a 5.1 set.

Also, oddly my receiver overloads on a pretty low volume with 7.1, but works fine with 5.1...
 
Originally posted by: Mike
Get a PT job at your local retail store and get 60-70% off. Kick ass system for the price of your mid range system FTW. Working 2 jobs FTL.
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Discounts @ places like Circuit City and Best Buy are great. I worked and Best Buy in HS and speakers and recievers and stuff were always AT LEAST 50% off.
 
If you are buying a Pioneer receiver, I would look at the Elite line with at least HDMI capability....thats where it is going
 
As previously stated, 7.1 is pretty much overkill. I have 6.1 and I've only noticed specific audio coming from the rear speaker on one movie (LoTR). 5.1 is adequate for 99% of the home theaters out there....save your money and get better speakers instead of more.
 
Originally posted by: mrrman
...Elite line with at least HDMI capability....thats where it is going
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Amazingly, there's already an HDMI replacement in the works. The industry needs to get its sh!t together.

 
Originally posted by: MustISO
Originally posted by: mrrman
...Elite line with at least HDMI capability....thats where it is going
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Amazingly, there's already an HDMI replacement in the works. The industry needs to get its sh!t together.
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I think thats more for in the computer market than HT. I assume you're talking about DisplayPort (I think thats what its called) that a bunch of big computer companies started backing.
 
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