I'm consistently reading about how great stereo upmixing is with Auro, so I'm looking into the cost and design. I'm really confused on a few points:
Is there a limit, either technically or practically, on stereo upmixing with Auro? One doc I found suggests 7.1.4 but it's 5 years old.
Is there a layout that meets compatibility requirements for all surround formats? DTS:X, Auro, Atmos etc. I see a few options published by Denon/Marantz and Auro that are probably close enough, but just want to be sure I'm not missing something better
Are there any Auro upmixing codecs available for a HTPC? Win10 preferred but Mac will work
In a traditional HT setup, LCR are historically considered the most important and where the majority of budget should be placed. Does that hold true with stereo upmixing?
I realize there are a lot of factors that go into what's "practical" but like most I'm searching for the most versatile option without spending unnecessarily. If the difference between layouts is something small like the VOG speaker, that's fine but I'd hate to have a whole height layer (for example) being unused when switching between 2ch/multi-channel playback
If it helps, my listening space is about 20x20x13-18' (sloped ceiling). But the room itself is about 25x40'. Number of channels that make the most sense will dictate what processor I buy - probably Denon Or Marantz 8015 because multiple zones would be really useful but I could easily work with something like the HTP-1 since it has a stereo out. a HTPC w JRiver would be even better but I have yet to find an Auro upmix codec.
Thank you!!
Is there a limit, either technically or practically, on stereo upmixing with Auro? One doc I found suggests 7.1.4 but it's 5 years old.
Is there a layout that meets compatibility requirements for all surround formats? DTS:X, Auro, Atmos etc. I see a few options published by Denon/Marantz and Auro that are probably close enough, but just want to be sure I'm not missing something better
Are there any Auro upmixing codecs available for a HTPC? Win10 preferred but Mac will work
In a traditional HT setup, LCR are historically considered the most important and where the majority of budget should be placed. Does that hold true with stereo upmixing?
I realize there are a lot of factors that go into what's "practical" but like most I'm searching for the most versatile option without spending unnecessarily. If the difference between layouts is something small like the VOG speaker, that's fine but I'd hate to have a whole height layer (for example) being unused when switching between 2ch/multi-channel playback
If it helps, my listening space is about 20x20x13-18' (sloped ceiling). But the room itself is about 25x40'. Number of channels that make the most sense will dictate what processor I buy - probably Denon Or Marantz 8015 because multiple zones would be really useful but I could easily work with something like the HTP-1 since it has a stereo out. a HTPC w JRiver would be even better but I have yet to find an Auro upmix codec.
Thank you!!