Matrix Sound Feature

[ToonyLoons]

I have been wanting to step up and upgrade my home theater surround sound and build a nice 7.1 system.

My question to those out there that have a 7.1 set up it is how nice or how important should a Matrix feature be to get sound from 5.1 to 7.1 from the sources that only support 5.1 sound?

I have a PS3 for Blu's and have been looking at the Onkyo 605, but doesn't the matrix feature start showing up on the 705 and above? Would I even care/need/want to matrix?

[Scooby Blu]

7.1 is 7.1 NO Matrix should be used AT ALL ! Spend the money! Enjoy the ride. Go cheep and you wil suffer !

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by ToonyLoons

I have been wanting to step up and upgrade my home theater surround sound and build a nice 7.1 system.

My question to those out there that have a 7.1 set up it is how nice or how important should a Matrix feature be to get sound from 5.1 to 7.1 from the sources that only support 5.1 sound?

I have a PS3 for Blu's and have been looking at the Onkyo 605, but doesn't the matrix feature start showing up on the 705 and above? Would I even care/need/want to matrix?

it depends on the user. some people dont want the audio touched in anyway in fear of degrading the audio. its a nice feature to have when playing sd dvds or even games.

[Scooby Blu]

If you REALLY want 7.1 get this. I am waiting for the June release date !
http://us.marantz.com/Products/2290.asp

[ToonyLoons]

I dont think I would mind not having two speakers operating most of the time as most meterial I see is 5.1. I was just wondering what 7.1 users thought about the feature being used and how they liked it and would it be worth my time looking for that feature.

[ToonyLoons]

Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

If you REALLY want 7.1 get this. I am waiting for the June release date !
http://us.marantz.com/Products/2290.asp

Very nice, but I think WAY out of my price range for the time being.

I may have wet myself looking at that.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by ToonyLoons

I dont think I would mind not having two speakers operating most of the time as most meterial I see is 5.1. I was just wondering what 7.1 users thought about the feature being used and how they liked it and would it be worth my time looking for that feature.

again, its up to you. but i bet in the future will you will start to see more and more releases in 7.1 so it wouldnt be as necessary. but as of now, i like it in my corner

[ToonyLoons]

Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

7.1 is 7.1 NO Matrix should be used AT ALL ! Spend the money! Enjoy the ride. Go cheep and you wil suffer !

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

again, its up to you. but i bet in the future will you will start to see more and more releases in 7.1 so it wouldnt be as necessary. but as of now, i like it in my corner

So thats one for and one against. Anyone else out there?

Maybe I should add a poll.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by ToonyLoons

So thats one for and one against. Anyone else out there?

Maybe I should add a poll.

i actually dont think he answered your question. its was about 5.1 to 7.1 not 7.1 to 7.1.

[ToonyLoons]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

i actually dont think he answered your question. its was about 5.1 to 7.1 not 7.1 to 7.1.

He was saying 7.1 is 7.1 and you should not try and make 5.1 into 7.1. That is what I took from it.