Is it worth getting a 7.1 home theater system?

[deckard2080]

I recently purchased a sharp 46 inch lcd hdtv and a ps3. All i need to complete the home theater is a nice surround sound system. Ive been looking around. BUt wondering is it worth getting a 7.1 surround system or a 5.1 surround. Is it true ps3 cannot decode 7.1 sound? can anyone help?

[tntkain]

The ps3 does do 7.1 sound. The problem is, there are not many movies in 7.1 yet . I would recomend getting a receiver and speakers, sound makes a huge difference

[thaajdogg]

Actually there are afew movies out in 7.1......3:10 To Yuma is one of them.....I can't remember the others off the top of my head.

[Mr. HiDef]

Originally Posted by thaajdogg

Actually there are afew movies out in 7.1......3:10 To Yuma is one of them.....I can't remember the others off the top of my head.

yeah well there is not alot of 7.1 movies out there though, but if you have a higher end receiver you can have the receiver matrix it to use all 7 speakers

[OH PLASMA]

I Have A 6.1 System And My Rear Center Is Rarely Used. I Would Spend The Money On A Higher Quality 5.1 Instead Of A 7.1. Dont Spend Money On Speakers That Will Hardly Ever Be Used.

[popcornninja]

I upgraded a few months ago from 5.1 to 7.1 and I can definitely tell a difference. I'm also able to take advantage of the Blu's that offer 6.1 now too. Currently I'm not able to matrix my 5.1 to 7.1 but I'm fine with that.

Just remember it depends on the movie and the audio track, sometimes it's not as noticeable and others it will be.

Check this link out to find all the 7.1, 6.1 discs - http://www.blu-raystats.com/Stats/Stats.php

[BUBBASAX420]

I THINK 7.1 IS WORTH IT MORE AND MORE MOVIES ARE COMING OUT IN 7.1 AND THE SOUND IS INSANE. THE PS3 WORKS GREAT WITH 7.1 YOU JUST NEED THE 2.5 FIRMWARE UPDATE

http://www.dts.com/Corporate/Press_R...NT_SYSTEM.aspx


IF YOU GET A GOOD QUALITY AVR YOU CAN MATRIX THE 7.1 FROM THE 5.1 BUT DOLBY TRUE HD SOUNDS GREAT IN 5.1 I USE BOTH IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT GREAT IF NOT GET SOME GOOD SPEAKERS AND COMPONENTS INSTEAD JUST MAKE SURE YOUR AVR HAS 7.1 SO IN THE FUTURE YOU CAN ADD IT.

[NyeX]

I recently upgraded from a Samsung (can't remember the model) 5.1 to a Sony STR-DG720 7.1 and the difference is incredible. I use a PS3 to watch both DVD and Blu-ray movies output through an HDMI cable. Although there are not as many 7.1 Blu-ray movies out as I would like, more will be coming. Besides, the receiver does a great job "faking" 7.1 from 5.1 source material. If you can find a good deal on a relatively high end receiver and let the PS3 do all the internal decoding, it is totally worth it.

[CosmoKid]

on a limited budget you are MUCH better off spending your money on a better 5.1 system than you are on a lesser 7.1 system.

also, can your room properly handle a 7.1 system? so many people squeeze 7.1 systems into rooms that shouldn't.

[BUBBASAX420]

Originally Posted by deckard2080

I recently purchased a sharp 46 inch lcd hdtv and a ps3. All i need to complete the home theater is a nice surround sound system. Ive been looking around. BUt wondering is it worth getting a 7.1 surround system or a 5.1 surround. Is it true ps3 cannot decode 7.1 sound? can anyone help?

WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET

[BUBBASAX420]

THIS IS A NICE 7.1 SYSTEM AND IS ONLINE FOR 799.00 WITH FREE SHIPPING IT HAS GREAT COMPONENTS FOR THE PRICE AND THE AVR CAN RUN BIGGER SPEAKERS IN THE FUTURE, IT WILL ALSO MATRIX 5.1 TO 7.1 AND IT WILL RUN DOLBY TRUE HD AND DTS MASTER HD 7.1

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...ss=Systems&p=i

[deckard2080]

as far as budget im will to spend over 6oo

[deckard2080]

where do i have to go to download the firmware for ps3?

[BUBBASAX420]

Originally Posted by deckard2080

where do i have to go to download the firmware for ps3?

SONY PS3 WEBSITE

[BUBBASAX420]

Check Out The Onkyo System It Is The Best Value In My Opinion By Far

[ShelbyGT500]

My 705 does a great job of matrix'n the sound from 5.1 to 7.1 and it's totally worth it. Like other people were saying. Get a 7.1 receiver so in a let time if you want to add 2 more speakers you can.

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by BUBBASAX420

SONY PS3 WEBSITE

or if your ps3 is hooked up to the internet, you can go under "settings" and click on update

[Driver_King]

This should help you.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by CosmoKid

on a limited budget you are MUCH better off spending your money on a better 5.1 system than you are on a lesser 7.1 system.

also, can your room properly handle a 7.1 system? so many people squeeze 7.1 systems into rooms that shouldn't.

i got the onkyo ht-s5100 for christmas and it's under $600-$500 dollars. and it is 7.1 surround. i highly recommend it. it really does envelop you in a world of sound. i wouldn't ever say my 7.1 system is lesser than someone's 5.1 system.

[deckard2080]

thanks ill def check it out..where did you purchase from? my ps3 is updated so i guess i have the firmware for 7.1 sound