Darth Simon - As Obi-wonton pointed out 7.1 at this time is really "upsampling" and there are no 7.1 DVD's or films YET (But I bet that the first 7.1 DVD's will be THX Ultra2) BUT it sure does sound BETTER then your standard Pro-Logic II as it just widens the rear sound field a bit and IMHO the result is a softer and more natural sound field. - SO in the long run if your going to invest in a high-end reciever make sure it's a THX Ultra2 for now as I really think that 7.1 will be the next format and I have a feeling that 7.1 may come in with Blu-Ray but if cash is an issues get something that can decode DTS ES and DD 6.1ex BUT be sure it has DTS!
Darth Simon - As Obi-wonton pointed out 7.1 at this time is really "upsampling" and there are no 7.1 DVD's or films YET (But I bet that the first 7.1 DVD's will be THX Ultra2) BUT it sure does sound BETTER then your standard Pro-Logic II as it just widens the rear sound field a bit and IMHO the result is a softer and more natural sound field. - SO in the long run if your going to invest in a high-end reciever make sure it's a THX Ultra2 for now as I really think that 7.1 will be the next format and I have a feeling that 7.1 may come in with Blu-Ray but if cash is an issues get something that can decode DTS ES and DD 6.1ex BUT be sure it has DTS!