5.1 vs 6.1 - Blu-ray Forum

UPSandy · 02-13-2008, 03:14 AM

im looking for something simple and easy for the next couple years and im wondering if its neccessary to get a 6.1 reciever over a 5.1 I have a ps3 and i just want something that gives me adequate surround sound

CRMA · 02-13-2008, 03:36 AM

You can get a 5.1 receiver, but things are moving to 7.1. I had a 6.1 Yamaha 5940 and recently upgraded to the Onkyo 605. The sound is amazing. It is not overly priced to get HD sound. You wont be disappointed.

MouseRider · 02-13-2008, 06:29 AM

I'd use the forum search on this topic, there has been plenty of discussion on this matter and I'm sure you'll find useful information contained in them.

jeo393 · 02-13-2008, 07:06 AM

I've had a 6.1 setup for a while..... the thing that sucks is that not that many movies come with this audio setup! Most common is your 5.1, then I've noticed with the new wave of Blu's that 7.1 may be the next in line. Every once in a while I'll find a pleasant surprise movie released in 6.1. That solo rear channel tends 2 spook you out pretty good during horror flicks!

02-13-2008, 03:14 AM	#1
UPSandy Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	5.1 vs 6.1 im looking for something simple and easy for the next couple years and im wondering if its neccessary to get a 6.1 reciever over a 5.1 I have a ps3 and i just want something that gives me adequate surround sound

02-13-2008, 03:36 AM	#2
CRMA Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 46 Trading Score:1	You can get a 5.1 receiver, but things are moving to 7.1. I had a 6.1 Yamaha 5940 and recently upgraded to the Onkyo 605. The sound is amazing. It is not overly priced to get HD sound. You wont be disappointed.

02-13-2008, 06:29 AM	#3
MouseRider Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I'd use the forum search on this topic, there has been plenty of discussion on this matter and I'm sure you'll find useful information contained in them.

02-13-2008, 07:06 AM	#4
jeo393 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Plant City, FL Blu-ray collection:77 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've had a 6.1 setup for a while..... the thing that sucks is that not that many movies come with this audio setup! Most common is your 5.1, then I've noticed with the new wave of Blu's that 7.1 may be the next in line. Every once in a while I'll find a pleasant surprise movie released in 6.1. That solo rear channel tends 2 spook you out pretty good during horror flicks!

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