What happened to all of the 7.1 speakers?

[MosheMartian]

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?

 

[njnitehawk]

they don't work

that is it

i have them but 7.1 works with movies only

 

[MosheMartian]

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.