Do I need a dedicated center channel output for this speaker ( I have the ZVOX Base speakers) can I get audio output from these?
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Your question doesn't quite make sense. Do you mean do you need an amplifier with a center channel out? OR, are you wondering if you can hook up regular speakers to an existing center channel out from an amplifier? 1) I don't know of any hookup to allow your center channel speaker to siphon off TWO speaker outputs (I'm sure one could be made, but don't think the demand would be high.) So, to use the cneter channel speaker, connecting it to a dedicated center channel out is best. You can use it as a regular speaker, but you are not gonna get the low and high responses as this speaker is designed for midrange frequencies. 2) You can use a regular speaker and connect it to your center channel on your amp - you do not "need" a special speaker for that, BUT the signal going to this output is not going to have the deep lows and crisp highs. Modern amplifiers (at leas tthe Pioneer that I own) have a sound mode to simulate a center channel through the side speakers, so that those midrange frequencies are amplified a little more to bring out the voice better. On the Pioneer, it's called "Front Wide" or something along those lines.
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I have a dedicated center channel and it works great. I'm sure it will take an audio signal but the key is the crossover frequencies. This speaker is specifically designed to handle voice tracks and I don't know if your method will reproduce the best sounds. You may want to consider upgrading your receiver. I have a Denon AVR-995 and it is amazing. Hope this helps.
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I have them connected directly to my Denon receiver and I am not familiar with zvox base speakers. However with what I have seen on line I do not see a center channel connection on the zvox. I believe the zvox itself acts like your center channel and therefor you do not need the Klipsch center channel. In order for this speaker to work you will need a center channel input.
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Yes you need an A/V receiver that has a dedicated center out channel. The zvox is a soundbar it doesn't have any out or separates.
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Thanks Ben. I don't know too much about speakers so I appreciate your input. I have this TV and I can tell you that there are two separate sets of cables, as you anticipated for the R & L speaker..I guess I should think about 6.1 or just get a separate center speaker. On the other hand, could you let me know if, when reading the manual, you saw anything about setting it up through the on screen menu? Some TVs can simply set the TV speaker output to center speaker..Thanks!
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Youll have to do what Most of us did, replace it with another type of center speaker or find it used. :p Ebay or craigslist is your best hope, but this speaker is really hard to find. if you need a great alternative center speaker im sure you can ask or someone will post here eventually. :p
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Hi Anna, I have 2 floorstanding speakers. Including CS20 for center and 2 Tsi100 for the rear. Feel free to ask me any other questions regarding these speakers. Best of luck,... Ed
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Hello! You only need one center channel speaker. I believe the 'each' is referring to the 87$ per speaker. I'm watching a movie now and I can assure you, one is enough!.
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I didn't keep my VM speakers. There was a problem with them right out of the box. If you really want some good speakers for about the same money, get you some Creative Inspire T3300 speakers. You'll forget all about VM after that!
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You need a 5.1 Dolby amp, then just connect to the center channel outputs on the back of the amp. This is a center channel speaker.
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You need a multi channel 5/1 or higher receiver which would have a connection on the back for a center channel speaker. A stereo 2 channel receiver would not have that connection.
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A Bose 191 speaker will work very well as a center channel speaker. Try eBay.
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I have these speakers and matching center speaker along with subwoofer DSW PRO 600. The center speaker is absolute must and I would recommend the subwoofer as well it makes a difference. I would also recommend rear speakers that compliment the system that I have and would not do without. For me the sound is excellent for music or movies.
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Yes, I recently added a center channel speaker to my existing 2 front speaker set up. I was running through RCA cables initially, but with the added channel, these are incompatible. I got the optical audio cable, hooked it to my receiver, but have been unable to get any sound whatsoever out of it.
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Yes, there are two satellite outputs that require a speakon cable for output & whatever your 15 inputs are. It really depends on how much power you will be needing. But it should be able to power them just fine. I have jbl 15's that are passive that it can power.Adding this sub was the best decision I made. I get such a full sound now. It's exactly what I was looking for and it will be a great addition to your setup.
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The speaker has one input to be driven by an external amplifier or a 5.1 AV Receiver. The speaker does not contain an internal amplifier of it's own. It is just a single channel speaker. I bought the speaker to be used as a center channel speaker to enhance my TV's sound on dialog. I used one channel of an old 25 RMS stereo amplifier with the TV's left and right outputs combined into one channel with a home made resistor combiner. This system worked but I was greatly disappointed by the sound of the speaker. I could hear the box. It sounded like speakers mounted in a rectangular box with no sound deadening material to dampen out box resonances. The speaker has one input to be driven by an external amplifier or a 5.1 AV Receiver. The speaker does not contain an internal amplifier of it's own. It is just a single channel speaker. I bought the speaker to be used as a center channel speaker to enhance my TV's sound on dialog. I used one channel of an old 25 RMS stereo amplifier with the TV's left and right outputs combined into one channel with a home made resistor combiner. This system worked but I was greatly disappointed by the sound of the speaker. I could hear the box. It sounded like speakers mounted in a rectangular box with no... » Read More The speaker has one input to be driven by an external amplifier or a 5.1 AV Receiver. The speaker does not contain an internal amplifier of it's own. It is just a single channel speaker. I bought the speaker to be used as a center channel speaker to enhance my TV's sound on dialog. I used one channel of an old 25 RMS stereo amplifier with the TV's left and right outputs combined into one channel with a home made resistor combiner. This system worked but I was greatly disappointed by the sound of the speaker. I could hear the box. It sounded like speakers mounted in a rectangular box with no sound deadening material to dampen out box resonances. « Show Less
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No, you do not need a center channel speaker to hear voices. If listening in stereo or mono you will hear all the audio there is to hear.
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There are several audio inputs to the ZVox. One could use the "COAX" output of the jvc. The ZVox also has a standard (1/8-inch Sterio mini-phono plug) audio input.
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Only if your amplified center speaker has speaker level inputs. Otherwise - NO! because this amp does NOT have pre-outs for external amps/amplified speakers.
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Not with the same quality you would get out of a true center speaker. Not to discount the sound quality of the Polk at all. I love them!