If I just use a left, right, and center speaker (3.0 stereo), will it still route dialog and such appropriately to the center speaker?
601326
You just have to select the correct output "mode." There are several options including a stereo. Hope that helps.
601327
sure, you can configure the settings of the unit so that it "knows" what speakers you are using.
601328
I don't see why not, after all it is a 5 channel receiver. Just because you don't hook up the rear channel speakers doesn't mean it won't send the appropriate signals to the front and center channels.
2223234
while this speaker is designed for center channel use it will work fine on right or left channel, as long as the receiver is the same ohms. also the design of this speaker is primarily used for dialogue. this is a great speaker, but I do recommend using the best speaker for the use that you intend, be it dialogue or surround.
1257534
Yes you can. I have 3 HDMI cables, 1 Ethernet cable, 1 coax and speaker wire for left right and center speakers.
1840929
sure! this center channel is easy to drive. enjoy the center channel speaker, as i have very much enjoyed the one i purchased. it makes a big difference in movie dialogue and music vocals!!
2141856
I think it will "work" but center channel speakers are designed mainly for dialogue. As such, they are specialized and somewhat one trick ponies. I would buy two good front speakers.
2069144
Well, yes. Recognize that as a single speaker it will integrate left/right channels into monaural. Small price to pay. I use mine to take any of my audio feeds (TV, computer streaming audio, CD, etc) to locations where I need the portability (like working in my garage).
60142
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.
404433
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.
838014
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!
177881
No, Most of your Dialogue comes out of the front. I have always started with the center channel. I would splurge on the center channel before I spent money on the rears. Just my two cents.
632143
No, I'm not aware of any speaker system that does that. That is more of a function of the original mix. It does play, very accurately, what the original mix is. What you might be experiencing is a tv station broadcasting in 5.1 surround sound mix and your current system isn't set up properly for that. I had the same experience before I got this system. Weird background noises would be louder than the dialog. Especially watching football games. Since I have got this system, I haven't had that problem, so possibly Yes!
499276
Yes. I have 2 connected and use it as a "left" and "right" channel speakers. Works great!!!
1066395
I'm only using them as left/right speakers. I guess it would depend if they're wall mounted or would you be using the stand. Mine are wall mounted and I wouldn't want the center speaker to stick out any further than the left/right speakers...or even the TV. I would check the depth of the Motion 6/8 to gauge how much deeper they are than the slms...you're gonna get great sound with either...now it's just a matter of appearance...hope this helps.
603636
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.
23811
No. This speaker only have one input for either left or right. You will need to buy 2 ($174.98 X 2) in order to have left and right front speakers. The sound is really good, and I recommend an amplifier with 100W per channel to really get them going.
793030
Thanks. Is there anything in the middle like a crossbar or anything that would get in the way of the center channel speaker?
754999
This is the only model that has a left and right. Sync them and then on the bottom of each speaker switch to left and right accordingly.