Does this speaker have a built-in amplifier, or is a separate receiver necessary?
1340675
Amp is built in. You can connect anything directly. Nice: the Yamaha remote can also manage other devices.
1340676
The speaker has a built in amp. I believe you can also attach your own amp but can't figure out why someone would want to do that. I do suggest a subwoofer. Mine is located across the room (wireless works great). Overall very happy with soundbar. Have an odd shaped room so not getting the surround sound effect but knew that before I purshased it. I alos bought the mounts and have mine mounted on the wall for a slick look.
1340677
Amplifier included, and numerous digital sound adjustments are built-in. You can hook-up a powered sub-woofer by cable or wireless (wireless transmitter included with the Yamaha)
449213
The speaker has one input to be driven by an external amplifier or a 5.1 AV Receiver. The speaker does not contain an internal amplifier of it's own. It is just a single channel speaker. I bought the speaker to be used as a center channel speaker to enhance my TV's sound on dialog. I used one channel of an old 25 RMS stereo amplifier with the TV's left and right outputs combined into one channel with a home made resistor combiner. This system worked but I was greatly disappointed by the sound of the speaker. I could hear the box. It sounded like speakers mounted in a rectangular box with no sound deadening material to dampen out box resonances. The speaker has one input to be driven by an external amplifier or a 5.1 AV Receiver. The speaker does not contain an internal amplifier of it's own. It is just a single channel speaker. I bought the speaker to be used as a center channel speaker to enhance my TV's sound on dialog. I used one channel of an old 25 RMS stereo amplifier with the TV's left and right outputs combined into one channel with a home made resistor combiner. This system worked but I was greatly disappointed by the sound of the speaker. I could hear the box. It sounded like speakers mounted in a rectangular box with no... » Read More The speaker has one input to be driven by an external amplifier or a 5.1 AV Receiver. The speaker does not contain an internal amplifier of it's own. It is just a single channel speaker. I bought the speaker to be used as a center channel speaker to enhance my TV's sound on dialog. I used one channel of an old 25 RMS stereo amplifier with the TV's left and right outputs combined into one channel with a home made resistor combiner. This system worked but I was greatly disappointed by the sound of the speaker. I could hear the box. It sounded like speakers mounted in a rectangular box with no sound deadening material to dampen out box resonances. « Show Less
1906059
The 775 has pre outs. If you have high wattage speakers then you can use an external amp to power them since most receivers these days don't supply enough power for anything other than entry level speakers.
2126327
Does this need any kind of output speaker or does the sound come out of the unit itself??
1427792
You don't need a receiver with this unit! It's self-amplified. Just plug it in to your TV via HDMI.Plug your other components in to the TV as well. At worst, you'll need to run a pair of RCA audio cables from the TV back to the audio input of the Sound Bar.Hope this helps
1260474
You would need to have a receiver or amplifier to use this unit. Speakers would depend on what amp or receiver you use.
1614433
Eric this is a pre-amplifier. It doesnt put out any power to drive your speakers. You need to pair this unit with an external power amplifier. If your on a budget, I would recommend Emotiva amplifiers. I personally own one and its been running amazing, a big difference from receivers with built in amps.
1774178
Hi, this is passive PA Speaker. To use them need an amplifier or receiver. Recommended amplifier power 70W
494992
If you already have speakers, get a receiver or amplifier. Amazon should have an assortment to browse.
1035380
I do not need a separate amplifier, but I also am not one for loud music. I enjoy my system just as it is, and plan to use it for a long time.
215576
No it is just the receiver, I purchased also a polk audio speaker set with sub and it works great!
1997535
You need to amplify the sound. A pure amp will do. A receiver is an amp with other features, primarily the ability to "receive" a radio signal.
1598115
Not with this model. There are two pretty good built-in speakers. There are also plugs for external speakers if you want something with richer sound and a sub-woofer.
830781
Yes, this is just a speaker package. You need an amp or A/V receiver to drive the speakers and sub.
860632
It does require a receiver. It has 7 speaker wire connectors. That said, the sound on it is amazing when paired with a good receiver.
172777
You have to connect this to a receiver or amplifier. The speakers are connected to the receiver. You choose the receiver and speakers.
1571139
Yes but you have to have an external amp or receiver to power the speakers.