Do these give 5.1 surround sound out the box ?
2075705
Yes, the headset support 5.1 and emulated 7.1 ((emulated by your software or your sound card)). "Out the box"?? i dont know what you mean...
513414
Absolutely! That's what I upgraded from. I only had the Bose 2.1 version (no rear speakers). I was sceptical of the vizio sub because it was smaller than the Bose but it shakes the house. I had to turn it down. Lol. Plus it's a wireless sub and true 5.1 surround! I love it!
1885192
Yes although you will only get 5.1 instead of the possible 7.1 on ur receiver (2 ports would be unused unless u buy 2 extra speakers)
2266538
Andrew, Unless you have about $500 burning a hole in your pocket, I wouldn't be in a hurry to spend the money on a new receiver. The vast majority of the High Def audio soundtracks are 5.1 surround. Go to the store and look at the discs yourself. True HD and DT 5.1 proliferate. LPCM 7.1 is pretty scarce. So what happens when you input 5.1 soundtracks through your 7.1 setup. Certainly, the rear speakers are offering nothing that the surround speakers aren't delivering, unless you're switching to a non HD audio fomat, such as Pro Logic 2x.
122914
Not 100% sure. I did have to calibrate surround sound on these which i didn't have to with the other ones in my home.
798545
Turning surround 5.1 to stereo work great. I run my TV audio to my stereo receiver as an option for movies or sports anyway so I didn't notice any difference
1303816
So this is not an amplified sound bar but a center channel with outputs. What is the advantage over 5.1 sound?
1095368
Yes, but unless you run them through the unit you will not get true surround sound.
437573
These are decent for the price without spending an arm and a leg. I use them for my 5.1 surround sound and thus far am pleased with them. Just don't mix them with bookshelf speakers...They have larger cones and will drown out the smaller speakers.
2246560
7.1 has nothing to do with this system, you just get two additional speakers (of the same brand or different brand) and connect to your receiver to make 7.1 from 5.1
76168
They should work with the audio out connection. I got these speakers for my laptop and they work great. That's a big TV you have though. For it I'd consider bigger speakers although wouldn't know what to recommend. Something more in the home theater line perhaps. To provide the surround sound effect you are most likely wanting.
1812621
They require a AV -Receiver or a separate power Amp. I used these for rear surrounds for years and they were the bang for the buck for sure. Good sound too!
1004559
Definitely. I have them hooked up to a 200w stereo system from the 80's that can't do surround sound. They blow me away with music, movies and games.
273139
They sound fine. I run with a Denon surround receiver and sounds great, smaller room of course.
1722863
They are not true "surround sound" headphones. That's just marketing jargon. What they do have is very good stereo imaging. Very clean sounding with tons of clear (not muddy or boomy) bass. So yes, they would be good for movies, just don't expect a 5.1 effect.
924355
I believe there are several surround sound presets and that one of them is a 5 ch surround. Hope that helps...
1055476
What exactly do you mean that a 7.1 system will never be used? I was planning on getting a 7.1 and putting 4 speakers in the living room with the TV and two in the adjoining kitchen area. No? Do you still get surround sound with 7.1 and are the Onkyo speakers really that bad? I was looking at either the 7200 or 6200.