Listed as a 7.1 receiver, but I have 5.1.. can it be configured to run as a 5.1 system, or would I have to run it as 7.1 but with missing speakers?
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Hi, for this Sony Home Receiver, it has an option to set the sound system to 5.1 even it is listed as a 7.1 receiver. This can be achieve by not connecting a speaker on the surround back L/R of the receiver and have an auto calibration mic set the appropriate settings automatically. Hope this helps. -Ely
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No. Compare for example to the Denon AVR-E400 which is a 7.1 receiver, where you have the option of running it in 5.1 mode, plus having a pair of "Assignable" outputs which you can use to power your "Zone 2" speakers -- in other words you could use the E400 to run 5 speakers plus a powered subwoofer inside the house, and then use the other two "assignable" outputs, instead of using them for 7.1 "Surround Back L+R" you use them for your stereo outdoor L+R speakers. Being able to use two outputs of a 7.1 receiver to instead power a remote pair of loudspeakers is a common feature of 7.1 receivers, but not of 5.1 receivers like the E300.
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That is a 7.1 Theater receiver. It has front-wide and front-high options, but they won't play at the same time as the surround back. Basically is has 9ch posts for wiring but it still is only a 7.1 receiver. Check out our theater packages at www.premieravdallas.com Cory Cannon Premier Audio cory@premieravdallas.com
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Absolutely! This receiver lets you use a setup "up to" 7.2 channels. The speaker inputs are labeled for 5.1 as well. That's what I'm doing right now, secure in the knowledge that I can always add another two satellites and a second subwoofer later. Take a look at a picture showing the back of the receiver, the input panel, and you'll see it's labeled for 5.1 as well. Hope this helps!
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You will be able to connect to this receiver but it seems like a lot of money to spend and not be able to use the video options of this receiver. This is a LOT of receiver for a single input for output to speakers. You would essentially be connecting to this receiver to add up to 7.1 surround sound. Your option... When this receiver worked it was great (it died after about a year). It's currently in Michigan for "hopefully" repair.
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I'm running mine with windows 8 64 bit but my speakers are 2.1 it should work with 5.1 but not 100 % sure.
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You need some sort of audio device in your system whether it be a built-in or an expansion card. If you computer has 6 audio ports you should be good. I've never had any issue hooking up 5.1 speakers to any computer. Also, consider some Logitech speakers, these actually aren't that great.
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its only supported 5.1 as real surround mean with more 2 speakers but you can feel the 7.1 surround without install 2 more speakers
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Yes. I haven't tried it yet, but that is what the setup instructions say! It uses 2 of the channels, so you would have 5.1 instead of 7.1 in main room.
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If you already have a 5.1 setup, then why do you care about audio on this projector?Oh, after thinking about your question, I realized that you must not have a Home Theater Receiver. This projector is not an AV receiver. You can only hook up headphones/small speakers to this projector. You should really be using separate receiver for your speakers.
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I use a 7.1 system. Center speaker is an old sony that was leftover from one of those DVD/7.1 combo jobs.
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Yes. It can run as a 5.1 or 7.1. You can even option out the other two speakers to a secondary audio. I use mine to run speakers on my patio.
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yes, you can do 5.1, 5.2 7.1 bi-amp, 7.2 bi-amp, 9.1.any speakers configuration you like.this receiver can do it all.
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Robert,Do the math. 3/2.1 is 5.1. 3 refers to L/R/Center 2 refers to L/R surround and .1 is the sub.So the max of 3/4.1 you are seeing is the 7.1 surround.Relax and go enjoy a movie. I'm about to do the same. - Love the receiver BTW
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Yeah, you just have to plug in the right sockets and configure the sound card for 5.1. Hope I helped.
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Hiya, this doesn't make sense entirely - the speaker is a passive speaker and will only produce the sound of what you send it. It has three speakers in it (Left-Center-Right) all in one cabinet, but it's not powered so it won't create two extra channels. Your 5.1 system will still be a 5.1 system. Well, assuming you have another 2 speakers and a sub....and a receiver.
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the source should be 7.1 i guess. else we can play a simulation of 7ch stereo. pl check if your DVD/BD is written as 7.1 ch? If its 7.1 ch recording and you are not getting 7.1 then check Speaker distribution. if everything is fixed per its position. Can use odyssey auto adjuster. finally, do you use anyother system which takes care of distribution of spound to speakers? ( like bose acoustimass?) check that too if it i s7.1 too. thanks