5.1 on the 705? Is it a big deal to only use my 5.1 speakers on this 7.2 unit?
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No. I am using a 5.1 setup with this receiver and it combines the 2 back channels of the 7.1 with the rear channels to create a 5.1 setup with no lose of audio other than the spatial dynamics of a 7.1 setup.
189118
yes, you can do 5.1, 5.2 7.1 bi-amp, 7.2 bi-amp, 9.1.any speakers configuration you like.this receiver can do it all.
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.
2209936
If your receiver can handle 7.1 its just a simple matter of adding two additional speakers. I would recommend adding to floor speakers to your front channels and using the DefTech speakers as your center, side, and rear surrounds.I hope this helps.-Dex
749272
No....to have 5.1 you've got to have surround speakers..all you're doing is 2.1 which is ok...but you'll miss the gun shots, footsteps and most of all the fill in noise and center sound.....get some inexpensive ceiling speakers from amazon and use them for surround, works fine...just my opinion...hope it helps...
33627
Yes. I currently use it as a 5.1 receiver. The other two speaker outputs can be toggled for 7.1 or as a separate powered 2.0 zone.
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I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great... » Read More I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. « Show Less
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i think if the 5.1 speaker is work good, the sound card work good with your speaker 5.1i think it is not important that is 10 years old
874687
Indeed you can. I have it hooked up to mines with no problem. However it's a 5.1 speaker which mean it gonna need to be plug into a sound out which has a "center/rear speaker, side speaker, and front speaker." FYI If your mother board support a 5.1 or 7.1 your good to go. If you don't you may still plug it in however you might lose out on some speakers working since there's isn't any out put for it so it would act as a 2.1 speaker set. Also if all the speaker don't work initially check your sound card program or audio setting and set it to 5.1. Other wise only the bass and the front speaker will play. Hope this helps. Any other questions ask away hopefully this help answers your questions.
982015
Yeah, you just have to plug in the right sockets and configure the sound card for 5.1. Hope I helped.
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Both amps are nice and both are 7.1 vs the 5.1. Can't imagine them not having an option to set up for 5.1. Or you could buy two more satillite speakers for it. But the klipsch speakers are amazing sound! You won't hurt the speakers if you hook up to the 7.1 if that is your concern.
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You can run 5.1 on it and either upgrade to 7.1 later or hook speakers up to Zone 2 and use them elsewhere.
747922
I'm not an expert, but your sound card would need to have 5.1 mode to properly get the full benefit from 5.1 speakers. You probably have that ability as it isn't anywhere near cutting edge in this century. :)
924465
Simply adding two more speakers to your system does not make it a 7.1. You risk burning up the amplifier by having speakers with mismatched impendences. Upgrading your speakers is great but speaker impedances have to match and your amp has to say it can handle that load. Far more bad scenarios then good for what you are looking to do.
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Yes, you can and will not disappointed you. That's what i have having 7.1 with these speakers.
1744146
Hello, the truth in the specifications of the card only refers to 5.1 is silent in relation to speakers 7.1, I use it with Ligitech 5.1 speakers, I think you should find another model that is more specific, I put a link here; you can check this model that is compatible with 7.1 speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Audigy-SB1550/dp/B00EO6X7PG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405118509&sr=1-1&keywords=sound+card+7.1
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I purchased the Polk Audio 265RT specifically for upgrading from a 5.1 system to a 7.1 system with no regrets.