6.1 vs. 7.1

[AngelusNexx]

Bear with me guys....

My room is pretty tiny for a 7.1 system. Since the 6th and 7th channel are matrixed Im not really missing out on anything by going with 6.1 am I?

I just want to make sure I understand this correctly. 7.1 is the same as 6.1 but more for large areas that are spread out and need two rear centers?

Also how would I hook up a 6.1 system? All the 7.1 recievers have a left and right rear surround so how would you hook up just three surrounds instead of 4?

 

[Privateer]

Go for a quality 5.1 setup at first and then go from there, to many people go for quantity over quality.

 

[Cygnus]

You would hook up the center surround to the rear suround left, if i recall correctly. If you can, try to fit a 6.1 setup in your room.

 

[AngelusNexx]

Ya Im atleast getting a 6.1 but not sure if I should go with 7.1 thus this thread.

 

[Spiffyfast]

Yeah, ya definately want 6.1 for those great DTS movies like Gladiator

 

[Privateer]

Ya Im atleast getting a 6.1 but not sure if I should go with 7.1 thus this thread.

What equipment are you going to be looking at?

 

[mulester7]

too many people go for quantity over quality.

.....there it is.....

 

[AngelusNexx]

HK AVR635

AXIOM EPIC 80

Thats what I plan on getting. Just ordered the 635 last night.