Can you use the factory speakers as center speaker? hi guys, I got this tv and i LOVE IT. I just bought a pretty cheap 4.1 surround sound package and was wondering if I could get the KURO's speakers to output as center or hook them up to the receiver or something.. I think they sound great as is (but I wanted surround). Would I blow them out if I rigged them to a receiver? Is there an option to output as center spkr? Thoughts?Thanks! Can you use the factory speakers as center speaker? hi guys, I got this tv and i LOVE IT. I just bought a pretty cheap 4.1 surround sound package and was wondering if I could get the KURO's... » Read More Can you use the factory speakers as center speaker? hi guys, I got this tv and i LOVE IT. I just bought a pretty cheap 4.1 surround sound package and was wondering if I could get the KURO's speakers to output as center or hook them up to the receiver or something.. I think they sound great as is (but I wanted surround). Would I blow them out if I rigged them to a receiver? Is there an option to output as center spkr? Thoughts?Thanks! « Show Less
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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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I have installed the center speaker horizontally and side speakers vertically. There are adjustable twitters on the, so you can position those correctly to the center of your room. Hope that helps.
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Sorry for the late response, and you've already seen other replies to your question. These speakers are a great improvement over the TV speakers and the price is hard to beat. I use mine as part of a surround system with a center channel and two rear speakers, which really fills the room. Try then alone to start, and add to your system for the true surround experience if you so desire.
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You connect any speaker you want to the system, as for the center channel to me it doesn't matter, later on you can get better speakers for the system.I hope this makes since and helps you out
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I have these speakers and matching center speaker along with subwoofer DSW PRO 600. The center speaker is absolute must and I would recommend the subwoofer as well it makes a difference. I would also recommend rear speakers that compliment the system that I have and would not do without. For me the sound is excellent for music or movies.
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While I hesitate to give answers on these types of questions because there are some serious audio snobs out there but here we go... I have the entire set (center and rear surrounds as well as fronts) and I love them. They are crisp and clear. A good friend has the Bose speakers and we both prefer the sound of my system. That said, the rooms are different and speaker wire and receiver... are all different. I assume you're pairing them with a sub because they lack deep punch on their own. Long story short - I love mine. I compared them at electronics stores as well to Polk and Bose - and they sounded better to me, as well as the sales guys there. Hope it helps. While I hesitate to give answers on these types of questions because there are some serious audio snobs out there but here we go... I have the entire set (center and rear surrounds as well as fronts) and I love them. They are crisp and clear. A good friend has the Bose speakers and we both prefer the sound of my system. That said, the rooms are different and speaker wire and receiver... are all different. I assume you're pairing them with a sub because they lack deep punch on their own. Long story short - I love mine. I compared them at electronics stores as well to Polk and Bose -... » Read More While I hesitate to give answers on these types of questions because there are some serious audio snobs out there but here we go... I have the entire set (center and rear surrounds as well as fronts) and I love them. They are crisp and clear. A good friend has the Bose speakers and we both prefer the sound of my system. That said, the rooms are different and speaker wire and receiver... are all different. I assume you're pairing them with a sub because they lack deep punch on their own. Long story short - I love mine. I compared them at electronics stores as well to Polk and Bose - and they sounded better to me, as well as the sales guys there. Hope it helps. « Show Less
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You can't get TRUE surround sound because it is not a true 5.1 system. To get true surround sound you need 2 front speakers, 2 back speakers, a center speaker, and a woofer. This system is a great improvement over your TV speakers but for the money there are too many true surround sound systems out there. If you want surround sound you need a surround sound system....
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Everyone on here talks about the fluff. Like how pretty or ugly the speakers are and what they use them for. But the elephant in the room is what are the connectors on the back of the base station? There are zero pictures of the back of the base station and calling many distributors no one has a clue. There are no online user manual pdf's either. I awesome there is an electrical outlet and 2 audio in/out connector holes? Does anyone know? Thank you for helping me as I want to hook this up to my Home AVR Surround Sound system to use for listening to the radio.
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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.
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Dear Linda, as far as I know this cannot be connected as part of a surround sound set up, you or someone else may have. From what I've read you cannot connect this model to a sub woofer.The connection is done through the tv . If you should have a home surround sound and your two front speakers and the center are no longer working . You would be much better off with finding 2 front speakers and a center again. I don't think this bar can substitute for your needs. I am not by any means a tech guru. I do know some stuff by educating myself with the comment of others on consumer sites. I hope this helps by Bernard Dear Linda, as far as I know this cannot be connected as part of a surround sound set up, you or someone else may have. From what I've read you cannot connect this model to a sub woofer.The connection is done through the tv . If you should have a home surround sound and your two front speakers and the center are no longer working . You would be much better off with finding 2 front speakers and a center again. I don't think this bar can substitute for your needs. I am not by any means a tech guru. I do know some stuff by educating myself with the comment of others on consumer sites. I hope... » Read More Dear Linda, as far as I know this cannot be connected as part of a surround sound set up, you or someone else may have. From what I've read you cannot connect this model to a sub woofer.The connection is done through the tv . If you should have a home surround sound and your two front speakers and the center are no longer working . You would be much better off with finding 2 front speakers and a center again. I don't think this bar can substitute for your needs. I am not by any means a tech guru. I do know some stuff by educating myself with the comment of others on consumer sites. I hope this helps by Bernard « Show Less
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My center Bose speaker is just hooked up to my surround sound amplifier. I have the built-in TV speakers turned off. Also, I find many programs easier to understand with the center volume turned up a bit.
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This is most commonly used as a center speaker in a 5.1 or 7.1 setup. Being the center speaker usually means it has the most robust output as it handles the majority of the audio. This is my center speaker in my 7.1 setup (7 speaker + 1 bass). 4 of these will be more than enough. For your purposes I would actually suggest buying 1 of these and 4 smaller, less expensive Yamaha speakers to round out at least a 5 speaker setup (front, left, right, back left, back right). Yamaha Corporation of America NSIW470WH 3-Way Speaker (White, Pair) This is most commonly used as a center speaker in a 5.1 or 7.1 setup. Being the center speaker usually means it has the most robust output as it handles the majority of the audio. This is my center speaker in my 7.1 setup (7 speaker + 1 bass). 4 of these will be more than enough. For your purposes I would actually suggest buying 1 of these and 4 smaller, less expensive Yamaha speakers to round out at least a 5 speaker setup (front, left, right, back left, back right). Yamaha Corporation of America NSIW470WH 3-Way Speaker (White, Pair)
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I use the FH6-LCR center channel along with the FH-6T (or FT-6T as Amazon calls them), it's great. I went for the whole package, I bought the FH6 center channel and an F 12 subwoofer, it is great. Given my room size, everything really sounds good and I never have to crank it up to get a good sound stage.
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Agree with the previous reviewer, you will need a separate amp to use external speakers with this TV. Some TVs will have external speaker jacks (usually just for left and right) and they take RCA plugs to connect...but all you are really doing is moving the sound from the TV to two remote locations (usually about six feet apart) and the volume control remains with the TV controller. The center speaker is useless since it can't be connected. However, if you purchase a separate AMP, you can then run the TV and the speakers through a control unit and it by-passed the TV speakers. Good luck.
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I am curious about this system. I have a very small room with only the ability to set up the the front (L+R), center, sub, and rear (L+R). The room does not allow for the set up of what Onkyo refers to as "surround L + R" which are supposed to be set up on the sides of the listening position. Will the receiver provide a decent decoding if I am using the speakers in a straight 5.1 type setup? I am guessing this is what the first post was asking but I just wanted to clarify that rear speakers will still be used and only the side "surround" speakers omitted.
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I wish that I could help you out. I'm using the speaker's from the home theater system that I already had hooked up. There are 100watt wall and ceiling shelve size speaker's. I do believe that the speaker's you do use, will have to be speaker's for surround,(FL&gt;Center&gt;FR&gt;RL&gt;RR&gt;) for 5.1 system. The rear speaker's are also known as(SL&gt;SR). If you use just any kind of speaker's, like for stereo. Then you wont get the separation, any true affect of surround sound. I wish that I could help you out more, and hope that this will help you some what. Nick
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Hello, What head were you using when the speakers blew? I'm interested as I just bought the 2x10 and the 1x15. From what I understand seismic audio has replacement speakers for sale. If you take off the metal mesh type thing in the front the speakers should be able to come out after unscrewing them. I believe you can replace the speakers with any bass cabinet replacement speaker, but I would replace them with the same ohm speaker. From what I have read while researching bass cabinets is that eminence is the speaker of choice to replace blown speakers with. Just make sure you get one that's made for this purpose. A quick google search should come up with some results. Good luck! Hello, What head were you using when the speakers blew? I'm interested as I just bought the 2x10 and the 1x15. From what I understand seismic audio has replacement speakers for sale. If you take off the metal mesh type thing in the front the speakers should be able to come out after unscrewing them. I believe you can replace the speakers with any bass cabinet replacement speaker, but I would replace them with the same ohm speaker. From what I have read while researching bass cabinets is that eminence is the speaker of choice to replace blown speakers with. Just make sure you get one that's... » Read More Hello, What head were you using when the speakers blew? I'm interested as I just bought the 2x10 and the 1x15. From what I understand seismic audio has replacement speakers for sale. If you take off the metal mesh type thing in the front the speakers should be able to come out after unscrewing them. I believe you can replace the speakers with any bass cabinet replacement speaker, but I would replace them with the same ohm speaker. From what I have read while researching bass cabinets is that eminence is the speaker of choice to replace blown speakers with. Just make sure you get one that's made for this purpose. A quick google search should come up with some results. Good luck! « Show Less