onkyo 607 and 7.1 but no 7.1 content

[admin_exported]

hi im new to all of this. I have a 7.1 setup but none of my blu rays have 7.1. I was wondering if any of you knowledgeable people could tell me if I can use the dolby plii x on a true hd 5.1 soundtrack to get 7.1 or would i just end up with standard dolby in 7.1. It just seems like a waste of money on the extra two speakers.

any help would be greatly apreatiated

 

[Anonymous]

There are very few 7.1 encoded releases around. You can use the Onks processing skills to create 7.1 from a 5.1 track but that's not quite the same as having a 7.1 sound track available on the disc....

This is why most people have stuck with 5.1 speaker systems. I use the extra amp channels to bi-amp my front speakers.

 

[Sorreltiger]

The PLiix processing will work fine with DTS Master or Dolby Tru HD to send sound to your rear channels. Although you will only find a few BD discs with 7.1 sound, you may find that the extra two speakers give you a bit more ambience with 5.1 material. Although some people think it's a waste of time, I like the effect I get with my system. I think it probably depends on your listening position/room layout and acoustics.

 

[carter]

this is what i find most disapointing about bluray ive gone to the trouble of buying all the hd gear extra speakers cable no to mention the amp and what do i get out of my 75 blurays 2 with 7.1 ,run fat boy run and i cant remember the other not. really worth the extra outlay really.

 

[carter]

nodnarb4444:this is what i find most disapointing about bluray ive gone to the trouble of buying all the hd gear extra speakers cable no to mention the amp and what do i get out of my 75 blurays 2 with 7.1 ,run fat boy run and i cant remember the other not. really worth the extra outlay really.the golden compass

 

[Anonymous]

thanks all for your input. i'll give the prologic a try. Im glad the extra speakers wont just be sitting in the back of the room iritating the misus. thanks nodnarb4444, the golden compass is something iv been meaning to watch. as for run fatboy run in 7.1 it seems like a bit of a waste of time in a comedy film (not that its a terrible film) just something that seems better suited to say die hard 4 or black hawk down bt who am i to argue with the movie making process lol

 

[Sorreltiger]

Not everyone's cup of tea, I know, but 'Hairspray' is 7.1 (and rather good IMHO!!)

 

[ElectroMan]

Star Trek Series One has 7.1 sound - can't say I noticed it much!

 

[gregvet]

3:10 to Yuma the best 7.1 soundtrack I have heard so far. Good film too.

 

[Oldboy]

Here is a little list for you of uk blurays that carry 7.1 sound that i know of but also consider importing if 7.1 is important as i have found and ordered the likes of Pans Labyrinth and Be Kind Rewind from the US which comes with a 7.1 soundtrack when the UK disc is just 5.1, just beware what you are buying and make sure it will work on a UK player. The likes of movietyme.com will state if the disc will work on a UK player and often guarantee it and as i am rapidly finding out there are more 7.1 discs available from the US than are available here in the UK.

Shoot Em Up - 7.1 DTS-HD

Hellboy 2 - 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

3:10 to Yuma - 7.1 PCM

Oldboy - 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

The Spirit - 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

Also consider these 2 titles which don't carry 7.1 but 6.1 or EX

Wall.E - 6.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (i think will check my disc)

Ratatouille - 5.1 EX soundtrack

Hope this helps!!!

 

[Big Chris]

'Forgotten Kingdom' (I think that's what it's called, could be 'Forbidden Kingdom', (it has Jackie Chan in it)) has a 7.1 soundtrack.

Also. 'The Bank Job' (Jason Statham) has 7.1

 

[Anonymous]

Most of the Saw films have 7.1 as well. Unsure of what format offhand though.

 

[mgillespie05]

i also have onkyo 7.1 and i use dd ex and neutal thx 7.1 for tv , blue rays crank 2 ,the punisher us version, dark city,forbidden kingdom, hope this is of some help.