proper 7.1 speaker placement? Is there a chart or a link that describes the layout options for 7.1 speakers that anyone can recommend? I am particularly curious about the rear 4 (or is it rear 2 and side 2?? etc etc) Thanks... proper 7.1 speaker placement? Is there a chart or a link that describes the layout options for 7.1 speakers that anyone can recommend? I am particularly curious about the rear 4 (or is it rear 2... » Read More proper 7.1 speaker placement? Is there a chart or a link that describes the layout options for 7.1 speakers that anyone can recommend? I am particularly curious about the rear 4 (or is it rear 2 and side 2?? etc etc) Thanks... « Show Less
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Hello.There are guides all over the Internet, but I would recommend going to Dolby's website. There is an interactive Home Theater Speaker Guide that will allow you to select speaker quantity, distance from the television and sitting area, and will give you angles for each speaker.The 7.1 Speakers does have four rear speakers. The two back speakers are generally set up at the edges of the sitting area, angled inwards toward the center of sitting area. The two rear speakers are set up on the sides of the sitting area and angled in slightly towards the center of the viewing area.Hope this helps.Scott Hello.There are guides all over the Internet, but I would recommend going to Dolby's website. There is an interactive Home Theater Speaker Guide that will allow you to select speaker quantity, distance from the television and sitting area, and will give you angles for each speaker.The 7.1 Speakers does have four rear speakers. The two back speakers are generally set up at the edges of the sitting area, angled inwards toward the center of sitting area. The two rear speakers are set up on the sides of the sitting area and angled in slightly towards the center of the... » Read More Hello.There are guides all over the Internet, but I would recommend going to Dolby's website. There is an interactive Home Theater Speaker Guide that will allow you to select speaker quantity, distance from the television and sitting area, and will give you angles for each speaker.The 7.1 Speakers does have four rear speakers. The two back speakers are generally set up at the edges of the sitting area, angled inwards toward the center of sitting area. The two rear speakers are set up on the sides of the sitting area and angled in slightly towards the center of the viewing area.Hope this helps.Scott « Show Less
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Hey Slater, I pretty much have the same setup you just described, got the Son STRDG 720 last week and just purchased these speakers today. Which speakers do you think would be a good purchase to convert this system into 7.1? I have two large polk bookshelves at home although they are a bit old, what do you think?
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If your receiver can handle 7.1 its just a simple matter of adding two additional speakers. I would recommend adding to floor speakers to your front channels and using the DefTech speakers as your center, side, and rear surrounds.I hope this helps.-Dex
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There are 4 speaker cable pairs inputs but remember this speaker is designed for rear surround use. Technically you could hook up your front speakers to this fairly large unit then you would have to calibrate it. You could hook up anything at the speaker level where you wire the speaker outputs to the inputs of the sending terminal. Mine works beautifully for rear surround and rear extended surround, giving me a 7.1 speaker setup.
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To safely hook up a 6.1 speaker system you need to do this. Wire your single surround back speaker to the L + and - terminals. Next go to the menu and select "Speaker". Then select "SP pattern" and scroll up or down until you find the correct speaker setup, i.e. 6.1, 7.1, 5.1 with 2 front highs, etc. Hope this helps!
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The cheapest, easy fix would be to just wire your surround back speaker (which is what the one directly behind you is designated in a 6.1 system, not sure why it's not just called 'rear center') into both of the outputs in the receiver marked 'left rear and right rear'.The alternative would be to use the S-Air wireless feature and add the extra speakers that way.
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Any suggestions for using the stands for the back (surround) speakers. The mounting setup is for the front speakers only. I'm thinking heavy duty velcro.
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I'd like to echo S.Boyd's question... and that is... where can you buy just the additional AW-871 speakers? I've googled like crazy and can find only the option to buy another complete set (transmitter and two speakers)... but really, I just need a couple additional speakers only...Your help is greatly appreciated!
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Hi there, I bought the same brackets. As u noticed they will not work. I'm not sure what brackets will. How ever I did modify them by cutting out 4 pieces of wood each 4 1/2"x 4 1/2" about 1/2" thick. I drilled 2 holes in them to line up w/ the key holes on the back of the speakers. Inserted bolts w/ a head on them that would fit in the key hole. Then put stop nuts on the threads and the speakers hang great from them. I spray painted the wood brackets flat black. They look great! U would never know I had mcgyvered them. The system is awesome! U'll love it. Other then the same problem ur face'n right now. I faced it too, but an easy fix. Hope this helped, have a good one. Hi there, I bought the same brackets. As u noticed they will not work. I'm not sure what brackets will. How ever I did modify them by cutting out 4 pieces of wood each 4 1/2"x 4 1/2" about 1/2" thick. I drilled 2 holes in them to line up w/ the key holes on the back of the speakers. Inserted bolts w/ a head on them that would fit in the key hole. Then put stop nuts on the threads and the speakers hang great from them. I spray painted the wood brackets flat black. They look great! U would never know I had mcgyvered them. The system is awesome! U'll love it. Other then the same... » Read More Hi there, I bought the same brackets. As u noticed they will not work. I'm not sure what brackets will. How ever I did modify them by cutting out 4 pieces of wood each 4 1/2"x 4 1/2" about 1/2" thick. I drilled 2 holes in them to line up w/ the key holes on the back of the speakers. Inserted bolts w/ a head on them that would fit in the key hole. Then put stop nuts on the threads and the speakers hang great from them. I spray painted the wood brackets flat black. They look great! U would never know I had mcgyvered them. The system is awesome! U'll love it. Other then the same problem ur face'n right now. I faced it too, but an easy fix. Hope this helped, have a good one. « Show Less
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I took a look at the back and here is my observation:There are at least two ways to mount the speaker from the back without anything holding the weight at the bottom. One way is a single thread (either M5 or M6) located at the back center. I think this is most secure way. The second way are two mounting holes (pear-shaped) on the back sides located 3 inches away from the centerline. I hope this is helpful.
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I use them as part of a 7.1 system as rear surrounds. it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If these would be the only speakers then front of the room
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The explanation of horizontal and vertical speaker placement is available in the below link. service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SCHTB770_QSG.PDF
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Hey bud, not sure wat ya factory speakers look like, my suggestion is to order 1 speaker r order all 4, test it out, if it don't fit, send them back. Or find a website with a fit guide Crutchfield r onlinecarstero.com
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Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That way, I ensure compatibility. I'm thinking maybe the Cinema 500 system or the CS-6100BG package.Thanks in advance for your tips. Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That... » Read More Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That way, I ensure compatibility. I'm thinking maybe the Cinema 500 system or the CS-6100BG package.Thanks in advance for your tips. « Show Less
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Yes, it is fine to use a 5.1 system with a 7.1 receiver. A 7.1 receiver means you can connect up to 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. This allows you to add 2 more speakers in the future.
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you can order 2 more speakers like our rear L&R; but you need a 7.1 unit most are not 7.1 they are 5.1. But if you have a 7.1 unit you can just buy 2 more speakers and put them in the middle are the back however you want. really easy
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You can setup your speakers using either way. They can be setup for single point or for multi point. For details, you need to read the User Manual on pages 35 for single and 38 for multiple.