Originally Posted By: tomtuttle
I think 7.1 is massively over-rated, especially in smaller rooms.

Tom,
7.1 makes a huge difference if you adjust the listener properly. Add 12 dB (dark Beer) to the listener (in quick succession) and 7.1 is perceived as a huge improvement in feeling enveloped by sounds, and visuals too actually, because the fr!@@!n room is spinning. Best to do this test in a friends HT as there is sometimes an adverse 'output effect' on the adjusted listener. The friend is also usually confused because during the listener 'output effect' he calls the friend by different names, such as,
Raaaalph, Haaaaaank, Huuuuugh! Listener may even get religion... OH GOD!!!

But Tom, this is something you really need to experience for yourself. Or, even better, let Ken be the 'adjusted listener' when he comes up there to visit. (cover the seats and spread a few drop clothes first though). \:D

Oh, hell. I hear Adrian coming, I've got to scoot. ;\)

PS. I hope it is not dinner time where you are. ;\)

Last edited by davekro; 03/23/09 01:04 AM.
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