[LAU] more than 4 channels for listening? Really?

[Bearcat M. Sandor]

On Thu, 2010-02-25 at 23:01 +0100, Arnold Krille wrote:
> I am currently in the process of building an eight-channel ambisonics setup in 
> my home-office. Size is about 3x3x2.5 meters.
> 
> With the currently finished 4 channels the surround is good. But it still has 
> problems with imaging the sources. Originally I was thinking about six 
> channels in the plane and two over-head to have a half-sphere. But I will 
> definitely try eight-channels in the plane before. I think it will sound better 
> then six channels...
> 
> So if you want anything more then 2D, you have to get more then four channels. 
> As a bonus this will also sound better with the 5.1 and 7.1 movies:-)
> 
> Have fun,
> 
> Arnold
wow. That sounds ideal!  What software are you using to accomplish this
and how? ? What sound card are you using and are you using an external
d/a converter

Thanks,