Thread: 5.1 vs 7.1

Originally Posted by isaacmorseMI

Do you think it is worth the extra $?

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For me, it was worth it. I had the money at the time, and I knew I'd regret it if I didn't. Then when I'd later try to add two more speakers, I'd never match the others.

But jayn_j is right.

Will you one day be upgrading the receiver for 3D? Then it might be a consideration.

I think the rear and sides should match each other.

Bose only matches Bose, and frankly they are not highly regarded. So go with good quality speakers, all at once (5.1) and worry about the receiver later.

Mine are Klipsch also.

Originally Posted by navychop

For me, it was worth it. I had the money at the time, and I knew I'd regret it if I didn't. Then when I'd later try to add two more speakers, I'd never match the others.

But jayn_j is right.

Will you one day be upgrading the receiver for 3D? Then it might be a consideration.

I think the rear and sides should match each other.

Bose only matches Bose, and frankly they are not highly regarded. So go with good quality speakers, all at once (5.1) and worry about the receiver later.

Mine are Klipsch also.

I'm going to get an Infinity Primus 5.1 system. So they are all the same brand. I'll probably upgrade the receiver someday. To replace the entry level Onkyo I have now.

Sounds like a plan.

Were you able to audition any speakers? The last place I know of around here, where I bought mine, is, sadly, no more. Real AV shops, with real auditioning rooms, are going the way of the dodo. I guess an enclosed corner in BB will be all we'll have.

I'm just going to get them from Crutchfield. So I've mainly based my decisions off of reviews.

You should really listen to some first, to at least get an idea....

Originally Posted by navychop

Sounds like a plan.

Were you able to audition any speakers? The last place I know of around here, where I bought mine, is, sadly, no more. Real AV shops, with real auditioning rooms, are going the way of the dodo. I guess an enclosed corner in BB will be all we'll have.

If that.....

how unfortunate for all....