Help Surround decoding formats.


I'm in the mkt for a low end 7.1 channel receiver and
I want to make sure it has all the decoding formats
that are important to me. First of all, can I assume that
all of the receivers will matrix 5.1 ( which most titles
are ) to 7.1? Also, what is 5.1 24-96, and circle 6.1.
It seems I know more than most of the sales people
helping me. Any help would be much appreciated.
trank

Showing 1 response by chadnliz

Circle in my opinion means all channels driven for 2 channel stereo signals, 24/96, and others like "discreet" and "Matrix" are DTS signals and are mostly automatic and disc dependent. As far as I know any 6.1 and 7.1 will indeed matrix 5.1 audio. I would look into a reciever with equall power output and be careful of those that try to claim that...some can be mis-leading. make sure it has all the features you need, and not too many you dont..focus on what is important (cross-over adjustability and such)