7.1 movies need review on 7.1 system

[mrhonda2]

Reviewers on this site need the proper gear. I just don't see how a fair audio review can made made on a 7.1 disc being played back in 5.1. It's kind of like rating the movie while skipping every 2nd chapter. In fact almost 2 mini reviews could be done, one in 7.1 and one in 5.1.

[jw]

this probably belongs in the feedback forum. Where does it say what the reviewers watch the movies on?

[ClaytonMG]

Originally Posted by mrhonda2

Reviewers on this site need the proper gear. I just don't see how a fair audio review can made made on a 7.1 disc being played back in 5.1. It's kind of like rating the movie while skipping every 2nd chapter. In fact almost 2 mini reviews could be done, one in 7.1 and one in 5.1.

Actually, since the movies were originally intended for 5.1 sound, I don't see a problem with it. And for the extra effects that a 7.1 track adds, how much of that really even needs mentioning?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by mrhonda2

Reviewers on this site need the proper gear. I just don't see how a fair audio review can made made on a 7.1 disc being played back in 5.1. It's kind of like rating the movie while skipping every 2nd chapter. In fact almost 2 mini reviews could be done, one in 7.1 and one in 5.1.

I'd love to hear what be-all-end-all 7.1 set-up you have that causes the need for using the 7.1 presentation as a measure for whether you'll want to watch/rent/buy the movie

[Woody]

I want 7.1 as much as the next guy, but I disagree that it is required to accurately review a disc.

[blu-raay]

This would be great if martin posted this so blu-ray.com would pay for two more speakers to add to his setup.

[Beta Man]

7.1 or not..... there isn't even a review of "Grunts" so if they don't have time to review each title once, I don't think they should do separate reviews for every movie in every audio format......

[Gremal]

Do most readers have a 7.1 system?

[kiskiboy97]

Originally Posted by blu-raay

This would be great if martin posted this so blu-ray.com would pay for two more speakers to add to his setup.

I do have a 7.1 setup.

Now if the site wants to buy me a high-end projector system to replace my 65" Mits, I'm all for that.

[ClaytonMG]

Originally Posted by kiskiboy97

I do have a 7.1 setup.

Now if the site wants to buy me a high-end projector system to replace my 65" Mits, I'm all for that.

And how many times during a 7.1 movie would you say you actually felt the need to mention any effects that might've happened in those 2 extra channels? I am going to guess that most times, if it's done correctly, you'd notice that there's sound there, but nothing to distract from the film itself.