does this eq only work on a 2 channel receiver or can it also work on a 5 channel surround sound system also
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This EQ has only two channels, two outputs. Most surround sound systems come with speakers that match frequency response for the amp that drives them, no need for an eq.
924355
I believe there are several surround sound presets and that one of them is a 5 ch surround. Hope that helps...
1530296
If you are installing only two front and two rear speakers they should work fine. If you are planning a 5:1 surround system they do not perform well as center channel speakers.
1776273
The inputs work the same as the others on the unit-- it seperates the stereo input in to 2.1 3.1 or 5.1 sound, if you select 5.1 you should get 5 seperate signals.
1272303
I think all the surround systems should come already with equalizer on the amp.You don't need an eq.You not going to buy 5 eqs. For the 5 channels.We use these eqs.for stage equipment's only.
1228878
This type of EQ is sort of old fashioned. It uses an analog input output setup, via your tape monitor loop (if your receiver has one). It was a very common method of using an equalizer until everything went digital. I cannot comment on the more modern receivers, as I still use my same Yamaha from the mid 90's. Mine has a tape monitor option, so basically you run your receiver into the EQ, run the output back into the tape monitor input on your amp(or pre-amp, or receiver), and enable the tape monitor option on your receiver. You need to make sure you can do so, as this is not a feature on all of the simplified electronic devices you see these days.
1148683
I am curious about this system. I have a very small room with only the ability to set up the the front (L+R), center, sub, and rear (L+R). The room does not allow for the set up of what Onkyo refers to as "surround L + R" which are supposed to be set up on the sides of the listening position. Will the receiver provide a decent decoding if I am using the speakers in a straight 5.1 type setup? I am guessing this is what the first post was asking but I just wanted to clarify that rear speakers will still be used and only the side "surround" speakers omitted.
1620644
Thanks for your question. You will require speaker wires to be run from your equipment rack to the rooms that you would like speakers in. If you hook up a 7 channel surround system, the remaining zones can be driven using separate amplifiers to run the additional zones. If you hook up a 5 channel surround system, the remaining speaker outputs may be reassigned for one of the other zones. Best thing might be to go to the manufacturer's site and download the full users manual to determine if this unit's features will work for you individual application. This is a fantastic sounding receiver. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Pioneer dealer.
1103558
These Amplifiers are for floor speakers only. You can hook up 4 speakers if you want but it was not designed for 5.1 surround. Its a Kickin' amplifier. Lot of power....Hope this helps.
2203169
No the equalizer always applies to both channels. If you need independent equalizer I suggest another model.
365371
I hooked mine up to my surround sound system, but unfortunately the sound only came through one speaker. Hope you have better luck.
361985
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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Yes. But their might be a slight audio delay. Meaning which ever source processes the signal faster may send the audio out first. So u could have a delay or echo. I would guess the sound bar would b faster since the 5.1 does a lot more processing. But it's strange that u are using both of those components togeather. Sound bars simulate surround sound while the 5.1 is true surround. If u r using the sound bar as the center channel/speaker I don't think it will work very well. If u are setting them up in different rooms then it will work fine. If in the same room I would use one or the other. But u could always try and see. Yes. But their might be a slight audio delay. Meaning which ever source processes the signal faster may send the audio out first. So u could have a delay or echo. I would guess the sound bar would b faster since the 5.1 does a lot more processing. But it's strange that u are using both of those components togeather. Sound bars simulate surround sound while the 5.1 is true surround. If u r using the sound bar as the center channel/speaker I don't think it will work very well. If u are setting them up in different rooms then it will work fine. If in the same room I would use one or the other.... » Read More Yes. But their might be a slight audio delay. Meaning which ever source processes the signal faster may send the audio out first. So u could have a delay or echo. I would guess the sound bar would b faster since the 5.1 does a lot more processing. But it's strange that u are using both of those components togeather. Sound bars simulate surround sound while the 5.1 is true surround. If u r using the sound bar as the center channel/speaker I don't think it will work very well. If u are setting them up in different rooms then it will work fine. If in the same room I would use one or the other. But u could always try and see. « Show Less
1178676
It works both ways. I have it hooked up with a Denon amp that has two subwoofer outputs for 7.2 surround and they're incredible!
1929072
I don't know anything about an equalizer? I've had it a couple of years and it works great, the only issue I've had is that sometimes the sound doesn't transfer thru and I have to re-select the device, I have 2 computers, and a dvd player going to my tv thru it, it was a good deal
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I have not tried using it on a 5 speaker surround system.. But it does work great on a regular two speaker setup
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It should be. You'll just have to get a second sub if you want 5.2 surround sound. 5.1 surround works fine for most. My sub finally gave out after five years...