Well AC3 Encoded audio doesn't always need to be in 5.1 or 6.1 (in the case of EX). It does support 2.1 audio as well. However, If you have had a chance to listen to DVD Audio, which is encoded in 5.1 AC3, or 5.1 DTS, it's amazing what artists have been able to do with those additional channels. Being able to produce sound that is different from all angles, and immurses you even further into the listening experience.

Yeah most audio is recorded in Stereo right now, but I have bought a few Pro Logic (Four Channel) encoded CD's, that sound that much better on a system that will do Pro Logic decoding. I also have a couple DVD Audio DVD's that have 5.1 AC3 tracks, and my goodness, the fidelity of the audio is amazing, and the entire exprience is that much more. I got the DVD Audio DVDs from a Toshiba Rep that was showing off the technology at the Best Buy I worked at. I haven't seen any for buy as of yet. It's kinda sad.

Just my thoughts

Damien Heiser

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