ICST ambisonics minimum nº of speakers

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Hi

I have to improvise a bit I think: my normal setup for an installation work is 8.1. However, the venue I am about to set up my installation only has 7 speakers available (and a subwoofer). Is it possible to have a good illusion of movement using only 7 speakers or do you really need a minimum of 8?