Can anyone give details on some multi-channel thoughts/purpose?


What are the advantages of 5:1, 7:1, 9:2 as far as being like a live music performance  or are they of more use with movies?


whatjd
I went with 7.1 for ht years ago and have never felt the need for more.
Its pretty darn effective for movies which was the prime aim.
I occasionally play dvd-a or sacd on it when the wife is out and they do sound good.

However my main rig in my room is pure two channel and I have no desire to ever try and build one system that does both ht and music.

I know it can be done but as they are in two totally separate rooms in my house there is no need.
Erik Squires wrote:
Unfortunately for him and others that pretty much vanished, and those articles stopped a few months ago.
You are implying that my column stopped because there was nothing to write about and that would be incorrect.  I decided to stop writing the column to avoid the pressure of the calendar now that I am retired.  My enthusiasm for the topic has not diminished.  
Hold on....
kr4 IS Kal Rubinson himself.?!?!
That I did not know.
A celebrity..... lol
You are implying that my column stopped because there was nothing to write about and that would be incorrect.

@kr4

Glad to hear it!! I'm always happy to know of any audiophile who sticks to their passion.  I thought you were still writing for Stereophile just not in that column.

Since you are much more experienced, where do you think multi-channel music is and where will it go?

Best to you,

Erik