How many bluray movies are discretely encoded in anything above basic 5.1 surround? Very few that I can find. Only one title in my collection is in 7.1. How about TV broadcasts? Anything above 5.1? Do the processors just do a matrix / synthetic up scaling to 11.2?

Hi guys, Need some advise. A friend of mine just moved into a new used house. The previous owner had 7 in ceiling speakers installed in the main tv room and 2 speakers in the outside patio area in the backyard. My friend purchased a Samsung 4K 65 inch tv and currently he doesn't have a...

I have an Onkyo HT-R680 7.1 receiver..It also has the extra "Zone 2 or High Front" terminals..Can I use those to run a 9.1 set up??..Will this over work the receiver? If this will work, what mode should I run the receiver in?

BlueRay + CDP = OPPO BDP93 AV Amp = Onkyo TX-NR3008 Power Amp = ClassDAudio 2xSDS258 DIY 4x250W into 8 ohms Speakers: Front L/R = KEF Q700 with Soundcare Superspikes Center = KEF Q600C Surround = KEF KHT 3005SE 4 x Satelitte + Emotiva UAC-6.2 Ceiling SUBs = Rythmik F12SE with Soundcare...

Hi all, When using 7.1 and 9.1 surround, are the effect channels full range? I am considering using the extra channels on my reciever but I don't have room to fit the same size speakers as the ones used for my 5 channel system. Thanks, John

I have a denon 1910 and I'm running front height setup but would like to run 1 or 2 more rear speakers off the 2 rear channels I know I font need them I just want them. Will the rocket fish wireless rear system change my ohm load or should I just add a selecter with volume knob my speakers are 6...

Does anyone have a list of what movies will play in 7.1 or 9.1 channels. Updating my blu ray list of movies and want to get a few with the 7.1 or higher audio channels.