i am gettting a Onkyo TX-NR717 7.2-Channel Home Theater for my game room (old garage) how would this sound with taht and would i need anything else?
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YOu can hook it up several ways. 1) Pass your amp's speaker outputs through. 2) Subwoofer connection from your amplifier. 3) Through a pre-out from you amp. #2 is the recommended way. Since it has it's own, built-in amp, it really makes little difference about what kind of receiver/amplifier you have, especially if it has a sub-woofer output, which all news amps will. This thing is POWERFUL. I cannot turn it up all the way in my gameroom (20 ft by 15ft) without hurting my ears. It will fill a gymnasium. A 4-car garage, no problem. A helicopter in the movie and you will beleive it's flying right over your house. Ask anymore questions you like. John O.
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YOu can hook it up several ways. 1) Pass your amp's speaker outputs through. 2) Subwoofer connection from your amplifier. 3) Through a pre-out from you amp.#2 is the recommended way. Since it has it's own, built-in amp, it really makes little difference about what kind of receiver/amplifier you have, especially if it has a sub-woofer output, which all news amps will. This thing is POWERFUL. I cannot turn it up all the way in my gameroom (20 ft by 15ft) without hurting my ears. It will fill a gymnasium. A 4-car garage, no problem. A helicopter in the movie and you will beleive it's flying right over your house. Ask anymore questions you like. John O. YOu can hook it up several ways. 1) Pass your amp's speaker outputs through. 2) Subwoofer connection from your amplifier. 3) Through a pre-out from you amp.#2 is the recommended way. Since it has it's own, built-in amp, it really makes little difference about what kind of receiver/amplifier you have, especially if it has a sub-woofer output, which all news amps will. This thing is POWERFUL. I cannot turn it up all the way in my gameroom (20 ft by 15ft) without hurting my ears. It will fill a gymnasium. A 4-car garage, no problem. A helicopter in the movie and you will beleive it's... » Read More YOu can hook it up several ways. 1) Pass your amp's speaker outputs through. 2) Subwoofer connection from your amplifier. 3) Through a pre-out from you amp.#2 is the recommended way. Since it has it's own, built-in amp, it really makes little difference about what kind of receiver/amplifier you have, especially if it has a sub-woofer output, which all news amps will. This thing is POWERFUL. I cannot turn it up all the way in my gameroom (20 ft by 15ft) without hurting my ears. It will fill a gymnasium. A 4-car garage, no problem. A helicopter in the movie and you will beleive it's flying right over your house. Ask anymore questions you like. John O. « Show Less
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You would really need a professional PA amp to run this sub, I think it' be way overkill for a home theater system anyways. And you'd probably better off getting an 18" sub for most listening. A home theater subwoofer would likely be of higher sound definition as well.
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Chad,This is an over kill!!. This powered sub bass is more for live DJ, Bands, clubs etc. not for home use.
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i also can now. it was shipped to my house on saturday. i'm a little disappointed, i kinda wish i got the pioneer 919 for the upscaling factor. i had tabled it cuz it was a little out of my price range but about an hour after i bought the onkyo i noticed the pioneer was only 10 bucks more. oh well...thanks brad.
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A good set of serious speakers for your new receiver would be the Polk LSiM707. It is a blast.
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Yea its compleatly ohk to use the speaker wire you already have. But I would pay attention to the gage wire the onkyo system can handle. Because if you have to thick of speaker wire it won't fit. Plus this is a 7.1 surround sound system if you don't have the 7 speaker wires in you walls your not getting full listing experience.
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The rxa-720 is a awesome receiver. As far as price is concerned I got mines open box but brand new which chopped 200$ off the price. See if u can find that type of deal.
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I would say it should be fine as long as the 150 watts is not the peak power, but invest in an external equalizer and use together. If you experience a lot "cut offs" or receiver resets, return it and get something either beefier or a brand that pushes more efficient power like Onkyo.
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It can be either a 7.1 or 5.1 channel output, what really matters is that it is a good quality receiver, yamaha, onkyo, denon, marantz, etc. These type speakers require a good quality (high power) receive to push them and sound like they were built to sound. I hope this helps with your decision, good luck.
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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Read the manual. You must select source. Call Onkyo if need be.mine works fine
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I have (3) 100' (2) 200' (2) sub' (2) 150' Monster Speakers/System. Connected to Onkyo TX-SR 806. It sound real awesome!!! Clear sound that can hardly be matched!!! Can't find any more out there for sell. But I've got the best for a great, great deal! Later! E. Vargas - California
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Give us a price range. <<<very importantI'd start by getting the Onkyo TX-SR606 and then deciding how much you have left for speakers. Focus on a strong 3.1 set and if you have extra get the surrounds.
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I agree with others here; Onkyo receivers pretty much give you the best bang for your buck. Sound is always in the ear of the beholder. I like cambridge soundworks speakers. Whatever you do, dont spend a ton of money on cables. you get professional grade cables at monoprice for pennies on the dollar.
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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
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How does Yamaha RX-V667 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver goes along with this?
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You need to upgrade to a A/V receiver that has HDMI. You don't need to buy a really expensive receiver either. You can purchase an Onkyo 605 for $400.
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Glad I could help Louise. I'm not sure if you have purchased the Onkyo or not yet. I'd be interested in your opinion of it. I tried an Onkyo 607 and was not impressed. I went with a Harman Kardon 3390 stereo amp. It has 2 sub-outs, 80 wpc and will blow down the house with 1 Sony W2500 sub. A VERY good sub for $100 bucks btw.Harman Kardon HK 3390 High Performance 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver,Sony SA-W2500 Performance Line 100 Watt Subwoofer
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We have this paired with a model from onkyo. They are solid and can get a good deal on amazon. I think ours was about $250 or so.