9.1 Set Up in sight?

[georgev]

Any ideas or thoughts on when 9.1 formats will be out in hardware?
The reason for asking is this:
I run a 7.2 setup currently with my four rears B&W CDM SNT's.
I came across a used set of SNT's (same colour as mine), in pristine condition and for a very good price.
Is it worth my while picking them up, even if I put the in storage? Or are we still very far from 9.1.
Thanks,
George

[George Bellefontaine]

I also use a 7.2 setup. There was talk about a 10.1 Dolby Digital with the extra 3 channels designated for the ceiling. Certainly sounds interesting but I don't know if I'd bother. I am pretty happy with 7.2.

[spyboy]

Tomlinson Holman had been demonstrating a 10.2 system a few years ago. I might be making this up but I think I remember that there were speakers sort of below floor level.

[Snap]

How Many DVD's are in 7.1

I am wondering how my DVD's are out there are even coded in 7.1 None in my collection are. (I don't have a huge selection) but the best DVD that I have is DTS 6.1 Surround.

Moderators: If you need to make this a whole new thread let me know.

[George Bellefontaine]

You are correct, Jim. Nothing beyond 6.1 on dvds. When I say my system is 7.2, what I really am saying is that I am using 3 speakers up front, two on the sidewalls and 2 on the back, plus 2 subwoofers, but I am not receiving anything beyond 6.1. The extra back speaker and extra subwoofer are just for added effect in my home theater. The new 10.1 set up is supposed to provide signals to all 10 channels plus the LFE.