I'm building an HTPC and want a graphics card or motherboard that will output 7.1 audio over HDMI. Ideally it would be fanless and I don't need monster performance, I just want th …

I'm looking to make a major upgrade to my amplifier, but am a bit overwhelmed by all the options out there. I get the benefit of higher bandwidth audio formats, and can tell the 7. …

To follow on from my previous question, I'd like to get a motherboard with integrated 7.1 channel outputs. Are there any and are they suitable for a low power setup.

Will a 7.1 channel receiver -- like this one -- support a 5 speaker setup?

If I upgrade my AV amplifier to 7.1, do I have to buy the extra speakers for it to work properly, or will it be ok with the five I have until I upgrade?

Hi, I have some decent floorstanders and a matching centre, but my existing surround speakers are barely functional. I'm thinking of upgrading to 7.1 in a wife friendly way. She's …

I'm thinking of getting a Yamaha DSP 7.1 receiver. The extra two speakers can either be set as additional surround or as front effect speakers using Yamaha's DSP modes. Would any …

I'm looking for a new AV amplifier. My budget is around £500 or so. On my wish list is 7.1 channels and Dolby TrueHD, and at least 2 HDMI inputs. If possible I'd also like it to h …

Are there any products that have a wireless transmitter/receiver for the rear four channels of a 7.1 setup? If not I was thinking of using two two-channel transmitters/receivers, …

If I were to upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1, should the two new surround speakers match the existing pair, or is it ok or better even for them to be different types? For example would h …