Re: [LAU] more than 4 channels for listening? Really?

From: Bearcat M. Sandor <hometheater@email-addr-hidden-soul.com>
Date: Fri Feb 26 2010 - 02:40:52 EET

On Thu, 2010-02-25 at 23:01 +0100, Arnold Krille wrote:
> I am currently in the process of building an eight-channel ambisonics setup in
> my home-office. Size is about 3x3x2.5 meters.
>
> With the currently finished 4 channels the surround is good. But it still has
> problems with imaging the sources. Originally I was thinking about six
> channels in the plane and two over-head to have a half-sphere. But I will
> definitely try eight-channels in the plane before. I think it will sound better
> then six channels...
>
> So if you want anything more then 2D, you have to get more then four channels.
> As a bonus this will also sound better with the 5.1 and 7.1 movies:-)
>
> Have fun,
>
> Arnold
wow. That sounds ideal! What software are you using to accomplish this
and how? ? What sound card are you using and are you using an external
d/a converter

Thanks,

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