7.1 would be nice....
LaserMark4,
Personally, I am perparing for the Blue-Ray High Def. HT as socialxray says, the new formates will probably have much more defined sound channels. It is the coming Hi-tech wave. Although, socialxray and I, do not relish the fact that, we may soon be embroiled in the coming, 'formate wars'.
My, system #57 is a, 7.1 set-up. I currently, have an all ML, 5.1 set-up with a temporary pair of cheapy "Sony", three-way towers, as rears to complete my 7.1 system... Although, if I had the money, I would difinately purchase some new ML "Summits" to use as front speakers, and move my Ascent i's to the surround position and then move my Script i's to the rear psoition. I just need $12,000.00 (USD), to do it up right...

Well, maybe someday... It's my dream...
Cheers
-Robin