Hello everyone,
I'm looking for opinions as to how much "better" a 7.1 system is compared to a 5.1 system. My theater room will be 18' X 14' and I'll be using amps with at least a 200wpc rating (currently leaning towards the Outlaw or Sherbourn amps). My speakers will be Paradigm Studio 100s for the fronts, Paradigm Studio CC (or possibly another Studio 100) for the center, Paradigm ADPs for surrounds, and a Paradigm Servo-15 for the sub. Given the cost of a 7 channel amp vs. a 5 channel amp plus the cost of an extra set of ADPs, the total additional cost for a 7.1 setup is about $1,400. In your opinions, is 7.1 worth the extra cost???
I'm looking for opinions as to how much "better" a 7.1 system is compared to a 5.1 system. My theater room will be 18' X 14' and I'll be using amps with at least a 200wpc rating (currently leaning towards the Outlaw or Sherbourn amps). My speakers will be Paradigm Studio 100s for the fronts, Paradigm Studio CC (or possibly another Studio 100) for the center, Paradigm ADPs for surrounds, and a Paradigm Servo-15 for the sub. Given the cost of a 7 channel amp vs. a 5 channel amp plus the cost of an extra set of ADPs, the total additional cost for a 7.1 setup is about $1,400. In your opinions, is 7.1 worth the extra cost???