Can a 7.2 Receiver play in 6.1? I have an older 6.1 Onkyo (that I love, but do want the HDMI imputs and Blu Ray sound.) My speakers are already set up as 6.1 and I am happy with that configuration. I had a new floor installed in my apartment so the wires are below the baseboards and already set up.My question is, can I hook up my 6.1 speakers to a 7.2 Onkyo and will it read it as 6.1 (or 5.1EX or EX)?Thanks! Can a 7.2 Receiver play in 6.1? I have an older 6.1 Onkyo (that I love, but do want the HDMI imputs and Blu Ray sound.) My speakers are already set up as 6.1 and I am happy with that configuration.... » Read More Can a 7.2 Receiver play in 6.1? I have an older 6.1 Onkyo (that I love, but do want the HDMI imputs and Blu Ray sound.) My speakers are already set up as 6.1 and I am happy with that configuration. I had a new floor installed in my apartment so the wires are below the baseboards and already set up.My question is, can I hook up my 6.1 speakers to a 7.2 Onkyo and will it read it as 6.1 (or 5.1EX or EX)?Thanks! « Show Less
388195
Absolutely it can play anything like 2.0, 2.1 ....6.1.. upto 7.2. In the manual you will see a table of what to select for your setup. I have even tried playing various configurations with my 5.1 setup such as left only, right only, front only, rear only etc.I have not tried this particular model but have used 606 and several more from other brands.7.2 means it can provide amplified input for 7 speakers AT THE MOST and 2 non-amplified inputs for subwoofers. if you have fewer speakers just let it know and it takes care of that.Hope this helps.
1054931
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.
887749
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!
532571
Here's the deal: Apparently most tvs will downgrade the signal from the hdmi into 2.1 so if you use an optical audio out from the tv to the receiver it is transmitting the 2.1 signal to the receiver so you won't be getting the 5.1 dolby digital surround. I've been doing research on this for my upcoming surround sound system purchase and checked it out. If it still sounds ok to you then stick with it if you want. If you'd rather have true 5.1 then you need to run individual optical audio cables to the receiver from the sources. Hope this helps.
170628
i have plasma "optical out" and i have my receiver with 'RCA input only" with 5.1 Speaker out, do this adapter work to have 5.1 surround sound. My receiver is only RCA Input, and i want 5.1 out, NOT Stereo?.
1135883
I Believe so go to the setup screen and you can select which format you want I use 7.1 very good receiver
555263
if your buying a full home theater system - yes a 7.1 would be perfect. if you just buying a pair - then a stereo receiver would work.
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.
2266538
Andrew, Unless you have about $500 burning a hole in your pocket, I wouldn't be in a hurry to spend the money on a new receiver. The vast majority of the High Def audio soundtracks are 5.1 surround. Go to the store and look at the discs yourself. True HD and DT 5.1 proliferate. LPCM 7.1 is pretty scarce. So what happens when you input 5.1 soundtracks through your 7.1 setup. Certainly, the rear speakers are offering nothing that the surround speakers aren't delivering, unless you're switching to a non HD audio fomat, such as Pro Logic 2x.
759707
Yes. I did myself to get 7.1. You can test it out with the movie "War Horse"' since it has 7.1. I can guarantee you will love these speakers.
1520488
The zone 2 I am not setup yet, and 7.1 channel I don't know why I have out put only 5.1 or 5.2. I check the seting but still don't know how to get the out put for 7.1. I have 7 speaker and 2 subwoofer still try to setting up. I will let you know when I got it.Best RegardMinh
1448459
Do yourself a favor and read the manufacturer product description posted on Amazon.com. I have these speakers connected to a 5.1 channel A/V receiver for a small room. These speakers are small and not very powerful sound-wise. I purchased a separate sub-woofer to up the bass. As the other customers have answered you still need more speakers specially for a 7.1 channel A/V receiver.
1073261
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.
1084629
Andrew:>Here's the problem: the stupid Pioneer certainly has 7.1 OUTPUTS to the 7 speakers and the sub, but the INPUTS are only 5.1You can still use the 7.1 outputs to the 5.1 inputs; just don't use surround back left and surround back right.
1784171
I have the optical output from the unit connected to the Optical input of the amplifier and use a 7.1 setup--Most Blu Ray is 5.1 but now and then some of them are 7.1--Sounds fine--
1312758
These speakers are efficient enough to work with either receiver. Would make a nice front pair for 5.1 or stereo. I use mine in a stereo setup that offers about 20 watts which is way less tha the onkyo u are looking at. I kind of prefer a stereo setup with a subwoofer rather than 5.1. I can get accurate sound for not near as much money but that is just me. I have had 5.1 but found a good digital integrated amp with a great DAC, good speakers and sub was affordable whereas the same kind of quality in 5.1 was far beyond my budget. If I want the movie experience, I go to a movie. Hmmm.
1159463
Dear Frank,Thanks for your inquiry. Most surround receivers no longer refer to second zone as "B"--they call it Zone 2. The AVR-S900 can either be configured to play 7.2 in one room, or 5.2 in the main room and use the 2 additional amplifier channels to power the zone 2 speakers. Please let me know if I can be of additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo