I want to use this for an outside movie application. Am I correct to presume I could use a 3.5 MM stereo fitting out of my DVD player, and split to 2 1/4" jacks. Use one into each ch input and then have stereo output from the amp to the two speakers? I want to use this for an outside movie application. Am I correct to presume I could use a 3.5 MM stereo fitting out of my DVD player, and split to 2 1/4" jacks. Use one into each ch input... » Read More I want to use this for an outside movie application. Am I correct to presume I could use a 3.5 MM stereo fitting out of my DVD player, and split to 2 1/4" jacks. Use one into each ch input and then have stereo output from the amp to the two speakers? « Show Less
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Yes. That will work. It's similar to my setup. My amp is connected to my Apple Airport Express using a stereo splitter to two 1/4 inch jacks. You also might want to have a small piece of electrical tape to cover the powered-on LED. It's BRIGHT!
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Hi, yes that is correct. This is a 2 channel amp, so if you were to use a stereo output split to 2 unbalanced TS quarter inch connectors you could connect those to these inputs. Then run speaker cables to your main speakers as left and right.
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This splits a 3.5mm output into rca. I used it in a portable DVD player application to connect a wdtv live in my car
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Iff the jack fits, wear it-does your dvd player use 3.5mm plugs for its audio out? -them, probsbly yes
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There are two units, a self amplified (XS 2.1 Digital Cinema) and one that needs a separate amp (XS 2.1 Stereo Speaker System, which this model is) when looking at the XS 2.1. So an amplifier is needed. It will work with stereo amps (with speaker level and line level inputs for the sub) and multi-channel AVRs. If using an multi-channel AVR for home theatre, try looking at the BA XS 5.1 model. Hope that helps :) Happy listening!
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All I know is I plug the single cable end into the AVR and the double end into the sub woofer and everything works just fine. Since there is no stereo information involved I would assume that the hot lead on the single end goes to both of the hot leads on the sub end and the ground of the single lead goes to both of the ground leads on the sub end making it a splitter of sorts but don't ask me why they used a double jack to begin with on the older subs.JJK
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There are two places for each set (right and left), so it would work fine on the outdoor speakers, but not the 5 speakers inside. Assuming this is a surround sound system like mine, I hooked up the center and two back speakers directly to the surround sound receiver, ran wire from the front two to this thing, and then ran wire from the A side to the surround sound speakers, and the B side to two standing speakers I use for listening to music. The 3 speakers hooked up to the receiver always play, but I can switch between the surround sound speakers for movies and the big speakers for music. I hope this helps! There are two places for each set (right and left), so it would work fine on the outdoor speakers, but not the 5 speakers inside. Assuming this is a surround sound system like mine, I hooked up the center and two back speakers directly to the surround sound receiver, ran wire from the front two to this thing, and then ran wire from the A side to the surround sound speakers, and the B side to two standing speakers I use for listening to music. The 3 speakers hooked up to the receiver always play, but I can switch between the surround sound speakers for movies and the big speakers for music.... » Read More There are two places for each set (right and left), so it would work fine on the outdoor speakers, but not the 5 speakers inside. Assuming this is a surround sound system like mine, I hooked up the center and two back speakers directly to the surround sound receiver, ran wire from the front two to this thing, and then ran wire from the A side to the surround sound speakers, and the B side to two standing speakers I use for listening to music. The 3 speakers hooked up to the receiver always play, but I can switch between the surround sound speakers for movies and the big speakers for music. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I purchased the decoder as my outdated surround sound needs 6 or 5.1 inputs or basically one for each speaker. I am relieved that such a device is available. My dvd player has an optical output and the decoder has an optical input. I then ran the 6 outputs out of the decoder into my 5.1 (6 inputs)surround sound system. It works very well.
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Robert,Do the math. 3/2.1 is 5.1. 3 refers to L/R/Center 2 refers to L/R surround and .1 is the sub.So the max of 3/4.1 you are seeing is the 7.1 surround.Relax and go enjoy a movie. I'm about to do the same. - Love the receiver BTW
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I did use a 3.5 stereo cable with mine. I did not try splitting it between to two. I plugged into one and synced the two together.
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Dear James, The SA-4 amplifier is made to run one pair of speakers. Are these 4 speakers you wish to run an independent system, or are you trying to run a second zone off of an existing system? That will help me greatly in recommending the right type of product. Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
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If I understand your question, you want to use your existing AMP to POWER your speakers, and the DENON as a pre-amp to process the sound. If that is the case, you can do just that. Using the DENON TO PROCESS THE SOUNDS INTO VARIOUS FORMATS INCLUDING STEREO. if you are only using 2 speakers you can only truly take advantage of the Stereo modes. Add more speakers, and you will benefit from the other formats such as master HD etc. where sounds are discrete, and speaker specific depending upon the blu ray sound track. I hope that helps.
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I'm using the amp for my flat screen tv, which only has a digital audio out. The tv's speakers aren't very good. I run the digital audio out to a digital to analog converter. Then it's a simple matter of hooking up some speakers. BTW, the amp is well worth the money if you can use its configuration.
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I think it serves well for a small group say 30 people in a small area. I did not have chance to use it for outdoor movies; however, I used it for a Karaoke event and it worked well. However, if you turn to volume knot over 1/2, you may have some feed back on microphone. For stereo music out put, I think it works better.
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Sorry, Mark, but I have not tried either. My perception is that you need an AMPLIFIED source of audio such as audio out from an amplifier or TV, but it's possible that your DVD player and/or Dish will have sufficient amplification to work fine. My recommendation is to call the manufacturer's support line and ask. The documentation is so good that I'll be surprised if they cannot give you a quick and authoritative answer--they really seem focused on keeping the user happy. I continue to be very, very pleased with my ZVOX 555. My wife and I love that we can actually hear and understand virtually 100% of the dialog from the satellite, local channels, and DVD, sooooo much better than playing it through our stereo amplifier/receiver. My only wish is for a little more bass. We're leaving in a few days for summer away from our home here in Florida, but when we return in the fall I plan to look into adding a subwoofer to the system to provide more bass. The ZVOX 555 has a subwoofer output and there are plenty of small subwoofers available, so I don't think getting a little more bass be an issue. Wish I had a more complete answer for you!
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Are you trying to use this as an input to the Sub, or an output from the sub to the PA?I am using a RCA to 3.5 mm cable as input from another source to the sub, and then the sub's low level output to monitors, and that works fine. All of those are low level, though. If you are inputting TO the sub from the PA, i would think it would have to be non amplified signal or damage could occur. I'm not sure if the stereo link feature on that PA is low level or not.
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I am not familiar with what you are currently using but I would think so. You can use two separate systems (amplifiers supporting two separate and distinctly different set ups) and go to the same speakers to listen to each sound system.......or into six other zones or speaker setups. The box is very high quality and performs perfectly for my application. Again, I power a Pioneer audio/video system for TV and accessory video stuff into a big surround system; then I share those speakers with a separate dedicated HI-FI system. If I could afford to put speakers in other rooms (zones), then the unit could drive up to six additional areas. Hope this helps. I am not familiar with what you are currently using but I would think so. You can use two separate systems (amplifiers supporting two separate and distinctly different set ups) and go to the same speakers to listen to each sound system.......or into six other zones or speaker setups. The box is very high quality and performs perfectly for my application. Again, I power a Pioneer audio/video system for TV and accessory video stuff into a big surround system; then I share those speakers with a separate dedicated HI-FI system. If I could afford to put speakers in other rooms (zones), then the... » Read More I am not familiar with what you are currently using but I would think so. You can use two separate systems (amplifiers supporting two separate and distinctly different set ups) and go to the same speakers to listen to each sound system.......or into six other zones or speaker setups. The box is very high quality and performs perfectly for my application. Again, I power a Pioneer audio/video system for TV and accessory video stuff into a big surround system; then I share those speakers with a separate dedicated HI-FI system. If I could afford to put speakers in other rooms (zones), then the unit could drive up to six additional areas. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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No, the instructions have you wire it up in parallel with your main speakers. One thing to consider is that it cuts the Ohm load in half and will present a 4 ohm load to your amp. This isn't a problem with most well-made equipment. In my opinion, wiring it in this way is not a true sub as it does not cut out higher frequency.. I would like to redo the configuration next summer and add its own sub amp with some sort of cross-over to make it a true sub. As-is, its a nice addition to my outdoor speaker setup but don't expect it to act like a typical sub that you might have in your home theater. No, the instructions have you wire it up in parallel with your main speakers. One thing to consider is that it cuts the Ohm load in half and will present a 4 ohm load to your amp. This isn't a problem with most well-made equipment. In my opinion, wiring it in this way is not a true sub as it does not cut out higher frequency.. I would like to redo the configuration next summer and add its own sub amp with some sort of cross-over to make it a true sub. As-is, its a nice addition to my outdoor speaker setup but don't expect it to act like a typical sub that you might have in your home theater.