Originally posted by WyrreJ
PS, there is no such thing as 7.1 Dolby Digital, 5.1 with a matrixed (instead of discrete) sixth channel is all there is today. Dolby's marketing name for that product is Dolby Digital EX, also sometimes called THX-EX, although theoretically the two are different (at least that's what the THX marketing material would like people to think).
7.1 is the enhanced virtual NEO/MATRIX advertised in many recievers. When I pop a DVD in that takes advantage of a DTS signal and I toggle the ES config, "7.1 MATRIX" appears on my panel. Also, look into many audio cards for PC. The advertised "7.1" just might take you for a loop. You could be right by saying there is no such thing as 7.1, but manufacturers sure seem to think there is. *shrug*

I seriously hope to get my cable modem connection repaired first, and then I want to look into digital options for audio/video. Currently though, I am peeved at Comcast. Been in my new place for 8 days and have already been on their tech support line over 30 times. Modem worked for 2 days then never again, messed up my tv package and still dont have it right, and video likes to scramble occasionally on tv. I miss DTV.

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