5.1 on Computer Unnatural?

[nicknameless]

Well I currently have a 2 ZS and that stupid creative EAX thing. I have CMSS 3D on to have it on 5 speakers. It also sounds better. Does anyone find it unnatural ot listen to 5.1 because music is all around you and when you go to a concert it is comming from one direction? Also I ripped the 5.1 channel form my Eagles farewell DVD and when I turn that CMSS thing off it is only in two channel on my x-530s. What is wrong? (I am playing it [The ISO file thing I ripped with DVD Decrypt] with VLC).

 

[Joey_V]

Cmss is UNNATURAL period.

That is the worst algorithm ever conceived for audio methinks. Disable that and go with 2x/3x stereo surround instead.

If you go multichannel stereo, you will lose soundstage and more than likely, you wont be getting true reproduction. However, this is best recommended if you have a party or several people in the room.

If you're alone, I suggest stereo regular.