Sony STR-DH800 - "B" speakers set up: May I set up a 5.1 system for TV and DVD and hookup the front b speakers to totally separate outdoor speakers for cd or ipod play??
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Here's the answer. Use SB Assign (surround back speaker assign) to set the surround back speaker connections to 'SPK B' (speaker B). Then be sure to set the speaker selector on the front of the receiver to Speaker A+B.
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These speakers require a seperate amplifier to function. This can be anything from a $5000 surround sound amp down to a simple stereo amplifier. I'm using this one with mine: Pyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3. It comes at a very reasonable price (on Amazon)It's more than adequate for a pair of these speakers and produces some great sound. If you can run a stereo signal from your TV to the amplifier (RCA cables) this setup could work for you.My setup is much more elaborate than a cable from the TV to the amp, but either should work.
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Thanks for your question. Speakers A and B will operate simultaneously. This amplifier will not provide surround sound decoding of movies or TV. This is a fantastic sounding amplifier. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Yamaha dealer.
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Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
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The sub being used would need to have RCA inputs(how mine us currently setup). I guess you could rig up a splitter off of one of the speaker inputs. Or if your sub has input/output for speaker wire you could do that too.
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It doesn't matter. Plug your output into either input. It only has two inputs in case of stereo system where the speakers each have their own amp. This wouldn't apply in home-theater set-ups.
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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.
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You just need a average recever..i use onkyo 7.2 thx certified network recever, Two sony subwoofers, jbl.threeway front left and right book shelf speakers, sony 5 disk changer, and polk audio TL150 speaker 5 pack..my system rocks baby! I spent maybe$700.00.. Bobby satified custmer.
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I do not have this specific receiver, but based on the specs and experience with similar receivers this unit has one additional powered zone supporting 2 (stereo) speakers and one non-powered zone. So I believe you could hook up 2 outdoor speakers directly to this receiver but would need an additional amplifier for 2 more speakers. Also, all the receivers I've used will not output a different digital source on the additional zones than the one being used in the main zone -- just analog sources. In other words, only one digital source at a time so if you to watch a Blu-ray inside while playing music outside, you'll need an analog input for the music. This can be a serious limitation depending on what you want to do, so you may want to find a manual online and check into that before buying.
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Hi Miranda,Being a DVD player only (and not a surround system/DVD combo), you only have the standard digital output (coax style, NOT optical) and the red/white RCA outputs. You would need to purchase an amplifier to hook your speakers to after using the 2 outputs I just described. What model is your old Philips? If I can look that one up, I can probably give you an even better answer.Mike
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Im having an issue with this. I contacted Sony and they told me to hook up my:Bluray > HDMI > TVBluray > Optical Cable > Home TheaterHome Theater > HDMI > TVWhen i play my dvds on my home theater i get the full surround sound, BUT when i play my blurays i dont. I get the same sound from my front right speakers and my right rear speakers (same thing for the left side). Does anyone have a solution? or having these same issues?My Equipment: Sony Bravia KDL46V5100, Sony HDX589w Home Theater, Samsung P3600 BluRay Player
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Sony BDVE780WWill this unit act a a six-speaker stereo for music listening?Also, could I hook up a couple of good 8-ohm speakers to the front channels?Thanks,
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I really haven't tried that kind of setup. I only use the speakers myself but I don't see why you couldn't use both. You might want to contact a Pioneer repersentive or retailer in your area, I'm sure they would know.
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Hey Slater, I pretty much have the same setup you just described, got the Son STRDG 720 last week and just purchased these speakers today. Which speakers do you think would be a good purchase to convert this system into 7.1? I have two large polk bookshelves at home although they are a bit old, what do you think?
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I tried it when initially setting up my system and it worked. I had the two long front speakers hooked up as the back and the sound was fine. I've since changed it back as I found two older speaker stands for the designated back speakers.
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You have to hook up your 5-disc player to a receiver, then from the back of your receiver, you will see how to run wires from the receiver to your left and right speakers. But you have to have a receiver!
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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.