5.1 SYSTEM: IS THIS RECEIVER A GOOD CHOICE FOR 5.1 SYSTEM?
823049
This unit has numerous 5.1 surround options especially DolbyTrueHD and DTS. Of course your DVD player must also have DolbyTrueHD and DTS capability. Excellent choice.
554542
it will work CORRECTLY with any 5.1 surround system amplifier assuming you have a 5 speaker plus a subwoofer system. I can tell you it works great! worth the money.
1303816
So this is not an amplified sound bar but a center channel with outputs. What is the advantage over 5.1 sound?
2043676
Yes, that is what I use it for. My setup is from Raspberry Pi HDMI Out to AGPTek, then from AGPTek to my TV and APGTek to my receiver. This allows me to have 5.1 surround sound on my receiver.
287040
It will work perfectly. I have a 7.1 receiver but i only use 5.1 and the bass is smooth and no sign of any distortion even at high volume. It delivers extremely clear sound.
1494202
I am using a full 5.1 system with components from Yamaha and Oppo, and using some very old, but still very good, speakers from M&K; and a sub from SVS.
1791999
In the front result might be better, if you want rears I would go for some surround ones , I have that configuration for a 5.1 and works really good
2040100
We use a Roku box to stream content from netflix, amazon, etc. Works a charm. We also rigged a small, cheap (but very clean) amp and some good passive speakers ... No need for 5.1, so we're very happy with the stereo sound.
33628
Yes it can be setup as a 5.1, in fact when using the powered zone 2 feature the unit will not allow use on 2 of the "7.1" speakers thus making it run like a 5.1 system on the main speakers. That is how I have my current setup. I use the 5.1 speaker outputs in my living room for the home theater and use powered zone 2 to stream music to my 2 outdoor speakers on my patio. For more info see the manual on Onkyo's website us.onkyo.com.
1312758
These speakers are efficient enough to work with either receiver. Would make a nice front pair for 5.1 or stereo. I use mine in a stereo setup that offers about 20 watts which is way less tha the onkyo u are looking at. I kind of prefer a stereo setup with a subwoofer rather than 5.1. I can get accurate sound for not near as much money but that is just me. I have had 5.1 but found a good digital integrated amp with a great DAC, good speakers and sub was affordable whereas the same kind of quality in 5.1 was far beyond my budget. If I want the movie experience, I go to a movie. Hmmm.
1580440
Just glancing through the brief description of the product, you'll know this is a basic receiver for stereo music listening; it's meant for people who want the latest quality without paying for Home Audio features they'll never use. You should really get a 5.1 receiver at the very least if you plan on using it for movies or anything, so that you can build up your system into a surround format.P.S: I apologize if I wrongly assumed you are interested primarily in home theater audio.
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
686747
I have mine hooked up to my 5.1 surround sound with the optical wire and it works good.
33627
Yes. I currently use it as a 5.1 receiver. The other two speaker outputs can be toggled for 7.1 or as a separate powered 2.0 zone.
1843756
yeah i looked at the program that comes with it supports 5.1, i dunno about 7.1 though, but i assume that it does
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.
270900
You can use this player with your 5.1 receiver. You need to go into the player's audio setup menu and set the surround back channel to "None." The player will then only output to the 5.1 analogs (just leave the surround back analog connectors unused). This is what am doing.