5.1 vs. 7.1

Xterrapin
Xterrapin Posts: 15
edited November 2010 in Speakers
I'm building a system with Polk RM8 speakers, and was wondering whether it would be a huge difference in sound if I added two back surrounds.
I've heard that in a smaller room, 5.1 is actually a better set-up. Is this true ?

Any thoughts ?
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2010
    Yes, if you have a smaller room and can't give the rear surrounds enough space behind your seating, stick to properly placed 5.1.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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