I keep reading over and over from members that theatre / movies do not need the care and attention to components that a dedicated two channel rig needs . This depends on a couple of important factors as far as I am concerned. First , what is your level of involvement and enjoyment in your own personal movie going experience? Recording engineers have improved dramatically over the years and there is some incredible work out there that a high end multichannel theatre can expose to someone dedicated to the ever improving movie experience . I for one am as interested in theatre as I am multichannel music presentation or two channel reproduction. I get different sensations from each but quite frankly do not put less effort or money into my theatre in relation to my main two channel rig. . Second would be that your theatre can double as an effective multichannel music system making the investment more critical . It is all in what you perceive as important to you. Going the monobloc route is simply another way to improve your soundfield which in turn will make movies and music better. That is essentially what it is all about.
mono blocks for home theater?
I have always used various 5 channel amps in my home theater. It also doubles for 2 channel listening, 75% movies, 25% music. I now have a chance to purchase 3 mono blocks for the front and a 2 channel for the rear. I understand the benefit of mono blocks in two channel. I know everything is system dependent. Are there any pros or cons besides looking for extra outlets? Is it overkill? Will it improve movie soundtracks? Would I be better off upgrading elsewhere? Has anyone tried this and gone back to a 5 channel amp? Thanks to all who respond.