Where does the 5.1 sound come from? I see stereo RCA plugs and a possible hole for output of sound. Fiber Optic cable? The 8' length works for me.
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I'm going to guess that it comes from creative marketing. Most likely they are referring to the fact that the audio outputs can be connected to a surround sound to achieve 5.1.
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Hello what is the size of the speaker wire you can recommend that is good to use for this system that could give me the best sound? I will appreciate it very much if you can reply to this question.Thanks...
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I use mainly the 5.1 mode, and switch to stereo 2 channel if I lis to music. of course they sound less complete than my big infinity boxes, but that's expected. The argument for the Yamaha is space and sound. We found it a serious improvement to the setup before with tv speakers only.
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I'm can't answer that. I installed this because my older 5.1 surround sound system has only analog inputs - one for each speaker. Placing this between the dvd player (coaxial out) and the older 5.1 system did give me surround sound. However, it appears it is no longer working. Straight from China and built to last only so long.
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Hey,Well it still sounds like 2.0. Maybe it is the Onkyo settings; specifically in the setup speaker config. maybe it still thinks its 7.1. Sound would be destined for speakers that are not there.Dennis
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Dear Bill, Thanks so much for the advice. I set the speaker for speaker pattern 3/2.1 which I assume means three in the front, two in the back and subwoofer.. and produces 5.1 sound. Anyhow, sounds good to me and the RCA cable works fine. Had the Protector message come up and shut down the tuner a few times... I eventually figured out the the dangling speakers wires going from my A and C speakers that I had disconnected from subwoofer were causing the problem... Disconnected them from the speakers also and normalcy returned.. Again Thanks.....John
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hellllllllllo.....butchog..tkx for the look......funny you should ask that question.....i have them $12..20'+//$17..40'+......i have a listing 'BOSE SPEAKER CABLE 5PAC W/ PURCHASE OF 5ea speakers $49.95......you can buy one tell me the length..then i'll refund you the difference.....tkx...g.scott
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You can, but, You'll get stereo with RCA cables (2 channels), not 5.1 surround
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No it doesn't. The input is std. L & R RCA female plugs. I bought a cable from Best Buy that plugs into the stereo output on my tv and splits into L&R male RCA plugs. I have a fiber optic output but I can't use it with this soundbar. But I am curious if the sound will be better or different with the optic.
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All of the input/output connections on the back panel EXCEPT for the digital output use the common 1/8" DIN, male stereo cable. Note that if you want to produce Dolby 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound, each output needs a cable.
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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>Center>FR>RL>RR&gt;) for 5.1 system. The rear speaker's are also known as(SL>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 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>Center>FR>RL>RR&gt;) for 5.1 system. The rear speaker's are also known as(SL>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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Andrew:>Here's the problem: the stupid Pioneer certainly has 7.1 OUTPUTS to the 7 speakers and the sub, but the INPUTS are only 5.1You can still use the 7.1 outputs to the 5.1 inputs; just don't use surround back left and surround back right.
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With my surround sound system (Panasonic, 5.1, 1000 watts) on, I've noticed a drastic increase in sound quality, it really makes a difference. The standard speakers on the TV are hardly audible in my opinion. Even on the analog stations, usually only two of the speakers on the surround sound system are putting out sound, it still makes a big difference though. The HD stations, which usually have 5.1 surround sound, are incredible. You should check out a surround sound system. Really makes a difference and complements the TV.
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I recently purchased the RC-Micro 5.1's and, being uninformed about audio stuff, have called their tech support on a few occasions. Each time I've called I've been immediately connected to a knowledgeable and patient adviser. 1-866-441-8208 is their number. I was told that a split cable is not necessary. A simple male-to-male video cable was recommended. Apparently, the video cable provides more protection against interference. Either of the two subwoofer ports are fine to use. The left/right thing doesn't matter in a 5.1 set-up. (By the way, you may notice that the manual offers a second method to connect the subwoofer using speaker wire. I was told this second method was irrelevant when creating a 5.1 set-up.) When I mentioned I might need a long cable to connect the subwoofer, I was advised to get an RG6 cable tv cable. I've seen this method confirmed on another forum. As far as speaker wire or the other speakers, I was advised to get standard 16 gauge speaker wire (Unless I was running the wire a long distance.) Still, I ended up buying 14 gauge wire from monoprice.com which seemed to be a respected speaker wire seller from what I read on the forums. For what it's worth, I was advised against getting tips or banana plugs and rather, to carefully insert the bare wire. Hope this helps.
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All of the input/output connections on the back panel EXCEPT for the digital output use the common 1/8" DIN, male stereo cable.Note that if you want to produce Dolby 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound, each output needs a cable.
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my set up is: 16 gauge speaker wires, im running a audioquest vodka on the output to the tv and running audioquest forrest in all of the input. with my setup i dont hear no distortion in sound, quality in picture cant really tell that ive got a total of $500 of wires back there.
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Hey Dennis,Did you tinker with the speaker setting on the BD player? Does it still only sound like 2.0 stereo?let me know, Im going over to my nephews house tomorrow, he has the same Onkyo SR550, and I will check his settings for you.Tom