M MICHAELP Member Feb 24, 2009 #1 7.1 home theater compared to a 5.1? 7 speakers may be overkill for the area I have to get sound to (about 500 sq. ft). Thanks for any input.
7.1 home theater compared to a 5.1? 7 speakers may be overkill for the area I have to get sound to (about 500 sq. ft). Thanks for any input.
S swilde827 New member Feb 24, 2009 #2 None at this time. 5.1 is still the standard and the extra two speakers are not 2 more channels. They share a mix of between the two rear channels, basically you end up with two left channels that are the same, and the same for the right side.
None at this time. 5.1 is still the standard and the extra two speakers are not 2 more channels. They share a mix of between the two rear channels, basically you end up with two left channels that are the same, and the same for the right side.