I just want to connect two Onkyo speakers to my TV. I can't connect them directly -- I have to go through an amp. I only have 3" of height clearance,so this looked good -- but will it drive my speakers?
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It'll certainly work and work nicely. If you're looking for a lot of power you may want to consider a unit with more wattage. If you are happy with moderate volume you're certain to enjoy this amp.
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Eric this is a pre-amplifier. It doesnt put out any power to drive your speakers. You need to pair this unit with an external power amplifier. If your on a budget, I would recommend Emotiva amplifiers. I personally own one and its been running amazing, a big difference from receivers with built in amps.
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Hi, I purchased this amp for a two channel configuration, and I am very happy with the results; it has much more power and more fidelity than an integrated receiver. I think that maybe you only have to configure your system to provide the same power level to all the speakers; if not, the front speakers will sound louder than the rest. Regards.
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That's how I use mine. (FYI - with an older HDTV set - since the output is external - you might not be able to control the volume of the sound without adjusting the amp's control. That is a bit of a pain.)
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Speakers do not have to come the same manufacturer. In my case I am using the stereo unit with an existing built-in speaker system. There are several stereo speakers in different rooms so in my case I need & use an impedance matching unit so that I do not burn out the amplifier in the stereo receiver. If I recall correctly the Onkyo unit I have has to be connected to 8 ohm impedance speakers. I don't recall the power output per channel, but I suspect you could get away with speakers rated for 30 watts or greater. Hope this helps.
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Does the Audyssey Dynamic Volume work for keeping commercials from overpowering shows? I am in the same boat as you i'm looking to purchase an av receiver and have it narrowed down to three any help would be great. I use the receiver for music tv and blue ray. I'm trying to decide between the Onkyo 507 the pioneer vsx-819 and the denon avr-589. I see that people seem to prefer the onkyo's whats the deal with that?
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Does the onkyo txnr-828 have pre outs? You should have rca out that says center, front right, front left etc... You would just run a single rca cable to each of the rca inputs on the amp from left and right channel output on onkyo.. You would then use speaker wire to connect amp to speakers. I am using this amp to power polk subwoofers that the amps burned up. I am running the subs as passive(no internal amp) and this amp is doing a really nice job. If you wanted, you could bi amp the speakers by running the amp in mono mode, you would then need 2 amps, one for each speaker. I am quite pleased with the performance of this amp to date. Does the onkyo txnr-828 have pre outs? You should have rca out that says center, front right, front left etc... You would just run a single rca cable to each of the rca inputs on the amp from left and right channel output on onkyo.. You would then use speaker wire to connect amp to speakers. I am using this amp to power polk subwoofers that the amps burned up. I am running the subs as passive(no internal amp) and this amp is doing a really nice job. If you wanted, you could bi amp the speakers by running the amp in mono mode, you would then need 2 amps, one for each speaker. I am quite... » Read More Does the onkyo txnr-828 have pre outs? You should have rca out that says center, front right, front left etc... You would just run a single rca cable to each of the rca inputs on the amp from left and right channel output on onkyo.. You would then use speaker wire to connect amp to speakers. I am using this amp to power polk subwoofers that the amps burned up. I am running the subs as passive(no internal amp) and this amp is doing a really nice job. If you wanted, you could bi amp the speakers by running the amp in mono mode, you would then need 2 amps, one for each speaker. I am quite pleased with the performance of this amp to date. « Show Less
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I am not using a amplifier so you would have to check your manual or the Onkyo site for technical help.
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No, this cable is pretty specific in its function. I used it as en extension so I could place my computer speakers L and R farther apart. It is headphone sized jack (3.5 mm) and mono, so it won't work for your typical TV setup. You want component or composite audio cables probably. Check those out.
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Thanks Ben. I don't know too much about speakers so I appreciate your input. I have this TV and I can tell you that there are two separate sets of cables, as you anticipated for the R & L speaker..I guess I should think about 6.1 or just get a separate center speaker. On the other hand, could you let me know if, when reading the manual, you saw anything about setting it up through the on screen menu? Some TVs can simply set the TV speaker output to center speaker..Thanks!
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Thanks for the response. I have a ONKYO SR505 and am connected like you are. With this A/V unit I must use the audio optical cable if I want surround audio to the speakers. I can use the HDTV speakers to get HDMI quality sound which defeats the purpose of having a surround system.
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I read about the Y connector in the speaker instructions and bought one at Best Buy for $4.99. Not the best quality, but I was anxious to hear my speakers. When I went to connect them, I discovered my Onkyo receiver had jacks for 2 subwoofers. So, I didn't need it after all. If you are keeping a separate sub, then you probably will have to have one, but be sure to check your receiver jacks first. I looked at Amazon for the "Y", but couldn't find 3 males in a short (12" length), which is what I needed. They do have 8' and 15' in nice heavy Y cables if that would work for you. Hope this helps. I read about the Y connector in the speaker instructions and bought one at Best Buy for $4.99. Not the best quality, but I was anxious to hear my speakers. When I went to connect them, I discovered my Onkyo receiver had jacks for 2 subwoofers. So, I didn't need it after all. If you are keeping a separate sub, then you probably will have to have one, but be sure to check your receiver jacks first. I looked at Amazon for the "Y", but couldn't find 3 males in a short (12" length), which is what I needed. They do have 8' and 15' in nice heavy Y cables if that would work for you.... » Read More I read about the Y connector in the speaker instructions and bought one at Best Buy for $4.99. Not the best quality, but I was anxious to hear my speakers. When I went to connect them, I discovered my Onkyo receiver had jacks for 2 subwoofers. So, I didn't need it after all. If you are keeping a separate sub, then you probably will have to have one, but be sure to check your receiver jacks first. I looked at Amazon for the "Y", but couldn't find 3 males in a short (12" length), which is what I needed. They do have 8' and 15' in nice heavy Y cables if that would work for you. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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From the Bose web page: *Designed for use with your stereo or home theater receiverSo--yes, you do... unless...Of course, your flat screen output might have enough wattage to drive acceptable sound from your Bose speakers, but it's likely that you won't have enough volume without annoying levels of noise from the low-powered amp in your flat panel's audio wiring. If your TV has outputs for "external speaker" you might make those work to drive the Bose. With just a "line out" or "audio out" jack you may get some sound, but you probably need an amplifier or receiver to be happy. Good news--those are incredibly cheap used these days in the homes of baby boomers everywhere and your local Goodwill... From the Bose web page: *Designed for use with your stereo or home theater receiverSo--yes, you do... unless...Of course, your flat screen output might have enough wattage to drive acceptable sound from your Bose speakers, but it's likely that you won't have enough volume without annoying levels of noise from the low-powered amp in your flat panel's audio wiring. If your TV has outputs for "external speaker" you might make those work to drive the Bose. With just a "line out" or "audio out" jack you may get some sound, but you probably need an... » Read More From the Bose web page: *Designed for use with your stereo or home theater receiverSo--yes, you do... unless...Of course, your flat screen output might have enough wattage to drive acceptable sound from your Bose speakers, but it's likely that you won't have enough volume without annoying levels of noise from the low-powered amp in your flat panel's audio wiring. If your TV has outputs for "external speaker" you might make those work to drive the Bose. With just a "line out" or "audio out" jack you may get some sound, but you probably need an amplifier or receiver to be happy. Good news--those are incredibly cheap used these days in the homes of baby boomers everywhere and your local Goodwill... « Show Less
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From a structural stand point, possibly but because of the speaker in the top, if you block the top in any way you will diminish a significant portion of the audio performance. The driver on the top of the center channel is quite important to the overall performance of this speaker. In short I'd advise against it. You would be better off buying/making a small auxiliary shelf or stand that allows at least 2 inches of clearance above the top of the speaker.
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Yes you will wire 2 speakers from your onkyo into the speaker solector and then from your speaker solector to all your speakers, its all in how you wire it.
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Not sure I understand what you want to do. Are you talking of using "JUST" this speaker or of using your left right speakers AND this as a center? This alone will not work, but if you are wanting to use left/right speakers and then this as a center it should work. My left/right speakers are roughly six feet apart with my center in the middle and it is very effective. If your amp/receiver supports surround sound you will find that in most movies, etc. the dialogue is channeled through the center speaker. This allows the music and other sound effects to come from your left/right speakers but lets the voices seem to come from the picture itself. It makes for a more natural experience. In normal music listening the center speaker is turned down some or it would over power your left/right speakers and you would tend to lose your left/right separation. Hope this helps some.
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Well the ? I have is do you have a hdmi ready cable box ? If so you have the hdmi cable go from the cable box to the hdmi "out" on the receiver and then you will need another hdmi cable to come from the hdmi IN 3 (cab/sat) and plug that into the back of the tv. It is all done with hdmi cables. This is also the only way to get the set up menu to be viewed on your tv also. This is a great receiver so I hope it works out for you. I have had it for a week and it is so much better then my last 2 onkyo's !