5.1 or 7.1 home theater surround receiver?

Question

My old RCA 5.1 Home Theater receiver just bit the dust. My room is wired to handle 7.1 configuration, but I am not sure which would be best. Room size: 13X20 with front projection DLP picture. Budget of about $500 for the receiver. Should I put the money into a top of the line 5.1 or middle 7.1?

Answer 1

Hi. One of the rules for obtaining a good Hi. Fi. system is QUALITY before QUANTITY. This applies to Home Theater also.