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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #30 on: Mar 09, 2015 at 02:13 AM »
Quote from: speed_kills on Mar 09, 2015 at 02:04 AM
This is a bit OT but given a similar budget, will a set of really good 5.1 speakers be better than a 7.2 in a 25sqm movie area?

I'm thinking in terms of quantity/quality ratio, like whether to spread the budget to more speakers or getting better ones but fewer speakers.


it will always be quality over quantity for me.....
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #31 on: Mar 09, 2015 at 07:02 AM »
Quote from: speed_kills on Mar 09, 2015 at 02:04 AM
This is a bit OT but given a similar budget, will a set of really good 5.1 speakers be better than a 7.2 in a 25sqm movie area?

I'm thinking in terms of quantity/quality ratio, like whether to spread the budget to more speakers or getting better ones but fewer speakers.







I would get an upscale 5.1 vs an ok 7.1.

It's easier to save up for the extra 2 channels in the future, than be infected by the PDVD plague of UPGRADATITIS.

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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #32 on: Mar 09, 2015 at 12:09 PM »
Or sorry, I should rephrase. Given a similar budget, would you get a really good 5.1 system (e.g. B&W CM series) or a nice 7.2 (e.g. B&W 600 series).

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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #33 on: Mar 09, 2015 at 12:48 PM »
My room is 25 sqm too and i am using 5.3 channels. My take is quality, quantity can be added later if funds permit.

IMO, 2 or 2.1 is better for audio, 5.1 up is also good for audio and best for movies. Everybody knows the movie Starwars Phantom Menace Podrace scene and Book of Eli small house assault scene...this is a very good example showcasing surround spkr.

Not all movies requires a surround spkr, but its best you have this so that you will not miss the fun of surround channels when it is needed. Enveloping 3D sound experience really gives a thrill which 2.1 will not offer you.
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #34 on: Mar 09, 2015 at 03:06 PM »
Having a 5.1 system will provide you a cinematic experience compared to a 2.1 system. I will pick a very good quality 5.1 system over an ordinary 7.1 system.
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #35 on: Mar 09, 2015 at 10:58 PM »
another one but contra naman to 5.1 - this one is about how receivers get "outdated" so easily...

http://hometheaterreview.com/new-home-theater-trend---21-speaker-surround-sound/
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #36 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 03:36 PM »
Quote from: mbtorn on Mar 09, 2015 at 03:06 PM
Having a 5.1 system will provide you a cinematic experience compared to a 2.1 system. I will pick a very good quality 5.1 system over an ordinary 7.1 system.

+1 on this... I dont have a big sala/ht area that would benefit a system higher than 5.1 so i concentrated on improving my 5.1 system by updating to better speakers...
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #37 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 03:45 PM »
Quote from: Courage on Mar 10, 2015 at 03:36 PM
+1 on this... I dont have a big sala/ht area that would benefit a system higher than 5.1 so i concentrated on improving my 5.1 system by updating to better speakers...

Not to mention iilan lang ang source na nag-uutilize ng 7.1 and up... especially kung poor guy na katulad ko na gumagamit lang ng Jack Sparrows.. ;D
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #38 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 04:44 PM »
Quote from: Tempter on Mar 10, 2015 at 03:45 PM
Not to mention iilan lang ang source na nag-uutilize ng 7.1 and up... especially kung poor guy na katulad ko na gumagamit lang ng Jack Sparrows.. ;D

+1 this is what i'm telling a pdvd newbie whom i met last week. 7.1 bihira sa jack sparrow and malalaki pa files meaning takes time to dl. 5.1 tipid at sulit from receiver, speakers, wires etc.
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #39 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 09:59 PM »
just curious sir, pag jack sparrow ba 5.1 din ang output? alam ko kc stereo lang.
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #40 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 10:14 PM »
Quote from: zram18 on Mar 10, 2015 at 09:59 PM
just curious sir, pag jack sparrow ba 5.1 din ang output? alam ko kc stereo lang.

YIFY ata mga dl mo sir, 1.5Gb per 1080p movie,  madalas yan ang mga stereo.
5.1 dts if 8Gb up. 5.1 dts hdma if 30Gb up.
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #41 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 10:18 PM »
Maraming dts encoded na less than 5Gb.
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Smallest file I have that highlights the HD audio notification on my AVR is only 3.27Gb.
« Last Edit: Mar 10, 2015 at 10:55 PM by Dan 'Boss' Green »
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #42 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 10:51 PM »
My downloaded godzilla movie 720p DTS-MA nasa 12gb.
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #43 on: Mar 10, 2015 at 11:55 PM »
Anyway nakalagay naman sa details before u dl kung stereo lang or 5.1 yung file. Sparks lang ako oks na 1080p dts. :)
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #44 on: Mar 11, 2015 at 12:45 AM »
Quote from: PDBD on Mar 10, 2015 at 04:44 PM
+1 this is what i'm telling a pdvd newbie whom i met last week. 7.1 bihira sa jack sparrow and malalaki pa files meaning takes time to dl. 5.1 tipid at sulit from receiver, speakers, wires etc.

this is one reason kung bkt im not that picky about my HT setup, kse karamihan ng DL ko eh galing kay YIFY. ;D ;D but once in a while, there's the itch of watching a movie na kumpleto, so i added a very good BDP sa system and a very reliable center speaker and paminsanminsan eh nakakahingi ng mga bluray rip sa kaibigan. pero 90% of viewing experience ko eh with my lossy movie files...
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #45 on: Mar 11, 2015 at 10:39 AM »
Quote from: zram18 on Mar 10, 2015 at 09:59 PM
just curious sir, pag jack sparrow ba 5.1 din ang output? alam ko kc stereo lang.

May mga media na AC3 pero stereo lang. As much as possible 5.1 ang kinukuha ko, nakalagay yan sa details, you just have to read it. ;)
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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #46 on: Mar 11, 2015 at 02:59 PM »
Quote from: zram18 on Mar 10, 2015 at 09:59 PM
just curious sir, pag jack sparrow ba 5.1 din ang output? alam ko kc stereo lang.

when i had the 838, the transformers 4 i have would output dolby true hd / atmos.

it really depends on what you get to download. if you only have 1mbps dl speed, try finding a good friend that sells blurays or has a good collection of those jack sparrows.

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Re: 5.1 vs 2.1
« Reply #47 on: Mar 11, 2015 at 03:41 PM »
sa akin with regards to upgrading from 2.1 to 5.1 to 7.1 there IS. a noticeable difference  if you add 2 more channels up front than at the back. my ht room is small but I appreciate the difference. For 7.1 get a receiver that can give signals for front wides such as audyssey dsx. But I can't speak for 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 no experience with them yet.
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