Has anyone used this tri-speaker to covert their 5.1 system into a 7.1 channel speaker system? If so, do you hear the extra sounds?
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Hiya, this doesn't make sense entirely - the speaker is a passive speaker and will only produce the sound of what you send it. It has three speakers in it (Left-Center-Right) all in one cabinet, but it's not powered so it won't create two extra channels. Your 5.1 system will still be a 5.1 system. Well, assuming you have another 2 speakers and a sub....and a receiver.
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You need some sort of audio device in your system whether it be a built-in or an expansion card. If you computer has 6 audio ports you should be good. I've never had any issue hooking up 5.1 speakers to any computer. Also, consider some Logitech speakers, these actually aren't that great.
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My set up is currently only running 5.1 and has no problems. The layout of my living room makes it difficult to use all 7 speakers. If you choose this system and hook in the Audessy michrophone, it will realize only 5.1 are connected.
1129822
I find that it adds more depth to the sound. I have the TV you described, and the bar gives a crisper more defined sound. It does not compare with my 7.0 surround system, but it is a very good alternative.
88226
Yes...Very frustrating..I can get sound with Stereo, but not 5.1...Really makes the HD feeds useless...
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There are little spring clamp speaker jacks on the back of the unit so you might double up additional speaker leads, but the unit may not have the power to drive them. When you set the sound stating to 3, the systems sounds pretty damn good for the size. I also run a tv audio into the aux and it is great.
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I'm not an expert, but your sound card would need to have 5.1 mode to properly get the full benefit from 5.1 speakers. You probably have that ability as it isn't anywhere near cutting edge in this century. :)
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I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great... » Read More I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. « Show Less
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I actually contacted Onkyo about a similar thing. I want to run a 7.1.2 and use an amp with the RCA line out jacks. All I need to do is get an amp to power from the RCA jacks and I'm good to go. You should be able to run it with a rear pair and 4 atmos speakers, but something would have to be doubled up on the actually timing with the Dolby computing. It won't be a true 7.1.4...but you can run a true 7.1.2 with this system and an amp to power the additional speakers.
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Hello, the truth in the specifications of the card only refers to 5.1 is silent in relation to speakers 7.1, I use it with Ligitech 5.1 speakers, I think you should find another model that is more specific, I put a link here; you can check this model that is compatible with 7.1 speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Audigy-SB1550/dp/B00EO6X7PG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405118509&sr=1-1&keywords=sound+card+7.1
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I believe you should be able to since the missing speakers between the 5.1 and the 7.1 are used for mid room surround, however with the whole system in I'm not sure if you'll be able to have just stereo sound coming from the remaining port. Its possible you'll end up with those speakers only playing the sound that would come through the two mid speakers in a 7.1 system.
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To safely hook up a 6.1 speaker system you need to do this. Wire your single surround back speaker to the L + and - terminals. Next go to the menu and select "Speaker". Then select "SP pattern" and scroll up or down until you find the correct speaker setup, i.e. 6.1, 7.1, 5.1 with 2 front highs, etc. Hope this helps!
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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.
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We used them as part of a system that we are building on so we do not have the full 5.1 system yet. We just have a Sony receiver so I would say whatever suits your style and needs best.
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I bi-amped my Paradigm Monitor 11's since I can't use the 2 extra surround speakers in my room setup anyways so I figured I might as well put those 2 amp channels to use. I sense a bit more clarity and effortless sound and I'm happy! If you try it don't forget to set speaker type to bi-amp in setup.
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It has some really weird connections. Not your normal 5.1 or 7.1 channels. You would have to look it up on the soundblaster site to make sure, but I think it can do just stereo. I had to send mine back as it only does 7.1 if you have their setup.
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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