Originally Posted By: Originally posted by gonk:


The only Toshiba HD-DVD player that supports 7.1 is the HD-XA2 ($1000), even though the new HD formats allow for 7.1. (EDIT: the A20 will also do this, but I'm not sure when it'll be out.)



but still only 5.1 analog outs right? Won't help with the 990 will it?


Originally Posted By: Originally posted by gonk:


I think that the complexity of HDTV and surround sound have been a significant problem for the average consumer. There are countless stories of people with HDTV's who will go months or years thinking that simply having an HDTV means that you are getting HD broadcasts. There are also plenty of surround sound setups in homes that have never been calibrated and/or that have incorrect bass management settings. Fortunately, sites like this one can help provide a balance to the complexities and waves of technical jargon surrounding home theater.



amen to that...this forum, and you in particular Gonk, have helped me get a grasp of bass management, and blending my sub in smoothly....the 990's bass matrix is rather complicated, and it took a while for me to get things to where they are now.