Has anyone got a Dolby Pro Logic II receiver and if so what’s it like, I’m considering getting surround sound (5.1) and was wondering if Dolby Pro Logic II is worth the extra cash.

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Dolby Pro Logic II is very dated.It only uses 2-channels that decodes to a multi speaker setup. Go for Dolby Digital 5.1 or EX , DTS or if you can afford it THX.They all use 5 dedecated channels Baring in mind with THX every componant has to be THX certified eg. DVD player, Speakers, Amp. All comes down to what u want to spend.

Dolby Pro Logic II is excellent when you don't have a true 5.1 digitally encoded source. It's certainly worth the extra money.

Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS are pretty much standard anyways.

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Cheers for the responses, I’m going to get a dedicated Dolby Digital & DTS receiver. I was just wondering what Prologic II was like (with a stereo signal, MP3 etc), does it simply send out the stereo signal to front and back speakers (for example rear left mimicking front left..)
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