To test if your 7.1 speakers/headphones are giving you true 7.1 you can download an 8 channel demo audio file from Microsoft:
:: http://download.microsoft.com/download/ ... hannel.exe
I've just tested it on my new Logitech G35 and can now tell the difference between 5.1 (speakers) and 7.1 (headphones).

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