professional installer says all speakers not necessary: My thought was if this were the case why would the manufacture include them with the system?
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I also work with audio and setup equipment. Every theater systems varies with the number of speakers. If it is a small room where they are used, it will not make a big different but it will make some different. Using all the speakers that came with the system will give you a much richer sound and you will be able hear the same sounds from no matter where you are setting in the room. Using all the speakers will also allow to not to raise the volume as high to hear the sounds. When I install a system I always want to give the person the most sound the system will provide. I would suggest you use all the speakers that came with the system so you get the best sound possible.
1536892
No, my audio contractor just marked the area where the speaker wire needed to come out of the wall and the drywall installers were careful of that location. So no, i can't see a situation where you would really need it.
1046154
Hi, I bought this system and really love it - but I also didn't realize at first that I would need to buy a receiver to connect all of the speakers to. Once you have a receiver then you can connect a DVD player, TV, and other electronic items to it as well. The sound is really nice.
57780
If I remember correctly, the speaker is a separate component. You will have to change that out separately. I hope this helps
538689
Hello...these speakers require wires. I use them as surrounds in my 7.1 system. They are very good.
2242208
well, ya. quality components are sold individually. spend plenty more on speakers than this unit, as they make more of a difference. you'll also need an amplifier....
1913349
It's a full set of speakers - you don't need anything else, unless you plan on mounting some of the speakers on a wall, in that case, you might need mounts. The smaller speakers come with a little hole in the back, so you could just hang from a nail or screw.You do need an amp / receiver. I bought the matching Onkyo one. I used the wires that came with it, and it sounds fine to me. I'm not an audiophile. ;-)
1812620
These speakers require a separate amplifier. I use them as surrounds in my system and they have served me well.
1913347
This system comes with all the necessary wires to get these speakers wired up to a receiver. However, if you do not have a receiver, then you'll have to look into a 7.1 receiver (if you're trying to keep it cheap, you can probably get a matching Onkyo receiver, if you're willing to pay a little more I'd go Sony). Also, if you want to mount the surround speakers on a wall, you'll need hardware. They come equipped with keyhole brackets so I just bought some sturdy drywall screws from the hardware store and those have held up fine for about a year.
1699804
No, you will need to purchase the power supply in addition to the speakers. There is an alternative model that comes with both.
2096889
There is an analog out and an optical out... either running RCAs or optical cable. The unit doesn't have enough power to run speakers on it's own... that is why a separate receiver is needed. If you have a set of powered computer speakers with a volume that is also another option as long as it has RCAs or optical in!!
1784582
YES but again need install kits such as output converter and wiring harness or buy all new speakers.
2242206
You would need to own an amplifier and speakers. This is not a stand alone unit. It is a component for a component entertainment system.
733871
You don't need anything but these speakers. They do both. They sounds great too
575890
Yes, but I don't use it. Obviously, the built in speakers don't require any external ones, so I put my ol' ones away.
2279414
The speaker comes with everything you need. So you do not need to buy anything else to get it mounted.
960839
Nope. They all have wires, which makes the rear speakers a bit of a challenge to install unless you don't mind having a lot of wire running across your living room. Still, they are a good value and nice speakers.