I have a 5.2 setup and don't intend to add any speakers. Can I still use a 7.2 receiver? Also, is there a way to bypass the wifi in the receiver?
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Yes, you can simply use the 5.2 setting and it should work just fine. I'm not sure about bypassing the wifi on the receiver (I use it), but I believe you can deactivate it.
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Yes you can use as many or as little speakers as you want. You can disable the WiFi and use wired Internet or completely disable the Internet if you want to.
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Yes on the speakers and wifi just hook/setup what you need leave out what you don't. It's kinda nice to use Pandora or any other music provider on the receiver without having at least 2 devices on. For example, must Blue Rays nowadays have internet but then you need to have at least both the receiver and Blue Ray on all the time Vs just the receiver if it would have internet.
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Yes. Just hook up the 5.2 speakers. It detects what you have and you can do speak config in the settings menu. Again, network config in settings for wifi, plug in a network cable and just set it to wired or no network connection if you want. I think it auto detects the network cable as well.
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Yes, you can use a 5.2 setup without difficulty. In fact, that it what I am using. I am not quite sure what you mean by "bypass wifi," but you do not have to use the wifi in the receiver unless you want to use internet-enabled servicesIt is a great amp with fabulous sound.
1938363
Yes you can use it in a 5.2 set up. It means you don't connect any speakers to the rear surround. You can connect an Ethernet cable, the wifi is quite unreliable and you can disable it anyway
1938364
Thanks for the answer in regard to the number of speakers. My blu-ray has Wi-Fi and that's why I asked about disabling Wi-Fi in the receiver. Thanks again.
1938365
You can still use this receiver for 5.2. It will configure to what speakers you hook up. You can also bypass the wifi. In your setup you can do that there.
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Any consumer AV receiver or plain old stereo receiver will work fine. Yamaha works great. Costco (when they have em) and Amazon sell Yamaha AVR and receivers at great prices. If you are using them outside from your main set up, just make sure you get one that has A and B speakers. If using as rear surround for 5.1 it won't have that but, you won't need it. If you do, look for a 7.1 system with AB.
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5.2.2 ( Front Speakers, Center speaker, Surround speaker, In Ceiling or Up Firing Speakers ) Plus Outputs for 2 sub woofers. In Dolby Atmos Mode7.2 ( Front, Center, Back Speakers, Surround Speakers ) Plus Outputs for 2 sub woofers Without Atmos enabled.Or you can set up a straight 5.2 setup I hope This Clears things up. If you had 7.2.2 you would need a receiver with a 9 channel amp The TX NR-636 only has a 7 channel ampCheers :-)
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Interesting scenario. The only I can think of is to split the connection since you probably only have one center channel speaker output on your receiver. The other thing you can do is use your rear center channel connection if your receiver has it.
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Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
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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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Short answer ... no. It merely strips what you would normally hear on the Left and Right audio channels and passes the signal through analog RCA cables. But to be fair, I'm not sure than anything really can. By definition, 5.1 and 7.1 are delivered over something greater than two channels. So a simple two-channel L/R signal simply isn't capable of carrying the content. There are devices that take two-channel audio as input and simulate 5.1 output, but this isn't one of them. I have such a whizbang gizmo connected to a 47" display in a small room with just two very good speakers. It's not "real" 5.1, and if you're a real audiophile type, you'll likely recognize it right away and turn up your nose. However, it does work well enough to fool you during an exceptionally well mastered Blu-Ray or a high-end video game. Suited my needs because 2 speakers were a better fit for both the room and my budget. But if you're looking to get full performance out of a 5.1 or 7.1 setup that you already own or are considering purchasing, inserting this device in the chain is probably the wrong way to go about things. You'll need to stick with HDMI throughout to create the best experience.
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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 think not. The receiver does have Bluetooth, but it is for receiving audio signals from mobile devices, tablets, and Bluetooth equipped computers. Not for sending signals to rear speakers. Usually a system that can do that comes with those rear Bluetooth speakers. In any case, they do not really solve the "wires" problem in a 7.2 surround system, because you still have two Wide speakers spread across the room with wires of their own to trip over. I solved my problem with a floor wire cover from the front of the room to the rear with wires from all 4 speakers (Wide & Rear) getting dispersed under the viewing seats. I think not. The receiver does have Bluetooth, but it is for receiving audio signals from mobile devices, tablets, and Bluetooth equipped computers. Not for sending signals to rear speakers. Usually a system that can do that comes with those rear Bluetooth speakers. In any case, they do not really solve the "wires" problem in a 7.2 surround system, because you still have two Wide speakers spread across the room with wires of their own to trip over. I solved my problem with a floor wire cover from the front of the room to the rear with wires from all 4 speakers (Wide & Rear)... » Read More I think not. The receiver does have Bluetooth, but it is for receiving audio signals from mobile devices, tablets, and Bluetooth equipped computers. Not for sending signals to rear speakers. Usually a system that can do that comes with those rear Bluetooth speakers. In any case, they do not really solve the "wires" problem in a 7.2 surround system, because you still have two Wide speakers spread across the room with wires of their own to trip over. I solved my problem with a floor wire cover from the front of the room to the rear with wires from all 4 speakers (Wide & Rear) getting dispersed under the viewing seats. « Show Less
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No. Buy the 7.1 channel version and you will be able to have 5.1 in one room, and a two speaker system in another... but not with this model.
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I've had this unit for a while now, and it works really well for the room that it covers. regarding your question, I can't recall all the setup options, but keep in mind: It has a woofer, center and two sides. It simply simulates the 5 channel, meaning there is actually no rear sounds of course. In my mind, having it simulate a 7 channel is asking a bit much without the additional speakers. (note: I don recall all the additional speaker outputs offered on the back of the receiver to add speakers, but if you want a true 7 channel, this is not the unit for you)
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can this thing(s) be used to listen to stereo? My abode isn't really big enough to accomodate (sp??) 5 speakers...I would just go with the 2.1 system, but I'd REALLY like to have radio...
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Not using the installed systems. Bluetooth can pair with multiple systems but can only be connected to one of a given protocol at a time. You can be paired to the two speakers and switch the connection from one to the other as you change rooms, though. I do not know what you mean by connected via wifi. Jim
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I bought one of these. This is a Bluetooth receiver, so as far as I know you can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. This speaker system does have auxiliary capablilities, so I guess if you buy a splitter, you can play music out of 2 of these systems, but you are not going to be using Bluetooth. Overall this is a great receiver/speakers. I bought it for my den so that I can stream music from my phone, or anyone else can stream music from their phone wirelessly.
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I do not have this specific receiver, but based on the specs and experience with similar receivers this unit has one additional powered zone supporting 2 (stereo) speakers and one non-powered zone. So I believe you could hook up 2 outdoor speakers directly to this receiver but would need an additional amplifier for 2 more speakers. Also, all the receivers I've used will not output a different digital source on the additional zones than the one being used in the main zone -- just analog sources. In other words, only one digital source at a time so if you to watch a Blu-ray inside while playing music outside, you'll need an analog input for the music. This can be a serious limitation depending on what you want to do, so you may want to find a manual online and check into that before buying.
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Absolutely it can play anything like 2.0, 2.1 ....6.1.. upto 7.2. In the manual you will see a table of what to select for your setup. I have even tried playing various configurations with my 5.1 setup such as left only, right only, front only, rear only etc. I have not tried this particular model but have used 606 and several more from other brands. 7.2 means it can provide amplified input for 7 speakers AT THE MOST and 2 non-amplified inputs for subwoofers. if you have fewer speakers just let it know and it takes care of that. Hope this helps.
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To use the receiver you need a playback device of some kind - it has no speakers.They do have a unit with speakers, but at a higher price ...Phorus PS1 Speaker with Multi-Room Wireless Audio StreamingBut based on my personal experience, I would recommend spending more and looking at the Sonos system(s)