18'x18'x8' room ... 7.1 or 5.1? - Blu-ray Forum

Sammy · 02-14-2009, 05:10 PM

Which would be better in a room this size?

Right now I have 5.1 with the surrounds at about 45 degrees of the listening position and mounted high. If I go with 7.1, I'll move them to 60 degrees or so as the rears and put the surrounds at the side just above the height of my ears.

Any suggestions? Which is better in a room this size, 5.1 or 7.1?

Rob J in WNY · 02-14-2009, 05:46 PM

Might as well go 7.1! An 18'x18' room is more than large enough for a 7.1 system. For most folks, room size has less to do with whether to go 5.1 or 7.1. It has more to do with having the capability of 7.1.

02-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	18'x18'x8' room ... 7.1 or 5.1? Which would be better in a room this size? Right now I have 5.1 with the surrounds at about 45 degrees of the listening position and mounted high. If I go with 7.1, I'll move them to 60 degrees or so as the rears and put the surrounds at the side just above the height of my ears. Any suggestions? Which is better in a room this size, 5.1 or 7.1? Last edited by Sammy; 02-14-2009 at 05:16 PM.

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02-14-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Might as well go 7.1! An 18'x18' room is more than large enough for a 7.1 system. For most folks, room size has less to do with whether to go 5.1 or 7.1. It has more to do with having the capability of 7.1.

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