5.1 to 7.1surround sound?

Question

Ok I have http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-SC-PT750-Complete-Home-Theater-System-SCPT750/sem/rpsm/oid/175797/catOid/-12884/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

A panasonic 5.1 surround sound.. I just bought it right... Then relized I have a bluray player witch plays 7.1 surround sound. Can I buy a panasonice 7.1 receiver and make it compatible with my speakers? I figured yes BUT this surround sound has wireless rear speakers the reveiver says it's compatible with wirless rear. But I want a professionals advice thanks you. Oh heres the link for the Receiver.

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4112933&JRSource=nsa&nsa=1

Thanks all who help.

Answer 1

Regardless what Spikesys.... says there are movies on Blu-Ray that have 7.1 audio tracks. I know because I own one, Pan's Labyrinth has DTS HD Master 7.1 sound. there's about 10 movies or so released with 7.1 LPCM or DTS HD Master 7.1.

Getting a receiver that can do 7.1 is a good start but unless you have a Blu-Ray player and connect it to a receiver that can decode Dolby True HD or DTS HD Master with an HDMI cable then a plain old 7.1 receiver will just take the sounds from your 5.1 speakers and send parts of it to your extra 2 speakers.

Answer 2

Smaller rooms should have fewer speakers, larger get more.  Placement is everything.

Answer 3

You have 2 ears and really, you only need 2 speakers, think about it. The 5.1, 7.1, 11.1, 3234.1 stuff is just marketing, bless 'em they have to make money too, but that doesn't mean they have to get yours.

Answer 4

There isn't a single movie or game out there currently that supports 6.1, little alone 7.1. The 1 or 2 extra speakers are producing a simulated sound, stick with a 5.1 system, inexpensive and sounds better.

Jack: Have you ever actually been to a movie theater or watched a movie at home with 5.1? Apparently not by looking at your answer. 5.1 is not a marketing gimmick, 6.1 & 7.1 are, as  the current stages of game and movie production do not currently support that. Please quit spewing your FUD.

Joe: That panasonic system doesn't even support TRUE 5.1 Dolby Surround, it is being simulated. If you plan on wanting to use this supposed 7.1 that Blu-Ray is offering in the future, you'll need a much more expensive receiver. a True receiver without a built in DVD player that is used STRICTLY for sound that supports discrete audio inputs which can set you back $1500-$5000 depending on brand and features. I'd highly suggest investing $500 on a TRUE 5.1 home theater system instead of simulated 5.1. My 2 cents.