Do I need a receiver with this unit?
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No. The receiver is built into the subwoofer. You just plug in your devices in the back of the subwoofer
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No, you do not need an AV receiver. I have Blueray DVD and my FIOS settop going to the unit and the HDMI going to TV with ARC and it works great.
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Yes it will play CD-RW's and yes you will need a receiver this is not a stand alone unit it is meant to be part of a complete audio system.
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this is a complete system, no need for a receiver. you can plug it directly to your TV. Randall Onlyfactorydirect
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You need to amplify the sound. A pure amp will do. A receiver is an amp with other features, primarily the ability to "receive" a radio signal.
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Hello ! Sorry but I can't tell you if it would work without a receiver,the receiver is a decoder and I don't it would work without.....
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You will need some type of receiver.The overhead bar has speakers only.It is a nice unit and fit perfectly in my Ranger crew
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Can you hook this unit directly to an HDTV using an HDMI cable but with no receiver?
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It does require a receiver. It has 7 speaker wire connectors. That said, the sound on it is amazing when paired with a good receiver.
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The receiver needs to connect to your sound system and, yes, needs to be physically connected to a power source and your speakers. I use mine at school through our soundboard, so don't know if it hooks directly to the speakers.
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Answer here...You Need A 2.4 GHz Signal Booster High Gain Antenna. The Antenna Is Fitting The Receiver.
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No, you need to buy speaker wire and connect it to a receiver. Generally as part of a 5.1 surround sound system.
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The receiver should function properly with the receiver. Please visit the manufacturer, Sony, website for in depth technical inquiries.
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All ur receiver needs is a sub pre-out. So an RCA connection. Plug in to LFE(Low Frequency Effects) on sub.
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Hi Leonard B., I bought this receiver for my brother and sister in law, last year. They wanted a basic, powerful stereo receiver, NOT a home theatre system. I chose this model because the speakers my sister in law has are high end and need 75 watt PLUS per channel. She is a semi professional singer, who listens to classical music and opera all day long. They LOVE this receiver. The sound is crisp and clean. The radio is dynamite, and they live in a remote area of the northeast. So yes they need an extra antenna. I use one myself even tho I live in Chicago. This is an excellent receiver to serve as the center of a traditional hi fi set up. You can plug your TV/DVR/DVD into it.. but it is not a home theatre system. It's for music and radio listeners. -Timothy Jackson Chicago, IL
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Not this one. Others on Amazon do though. They are probably more expensive though, but unless if you already have a receiver this one will be worthless.
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As the other responses say, yes, you do need an Amp or a receiver. Good Luck