What happened to all of the 7.1 speakers?


  1. MosheMartian
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    What happened to all of the 7.1 speakers?


    A couple of years ago 7.1 speakers were all the rage. Now, even creative Labs has stopped selling them, along with Logitech and other companies. What happened and why? I mean what is the point in having 7.1 sound with only 5.1 speakers available?
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  3. njnitehawk
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    they don't work

    that is it

    i have them but 7.1 works with movies only
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  4. MosheMartian
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    njnitehawk said:
    they don't work

    that is it

    i have them but 7.1 works with movies only
    That is what I would use them for. I mainly use my computer for watching videos. :)
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