thewolf Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hope this isn't too stupid of a question.....If I only have speakers for a 5.1 set-up can I use a 7.1 receiver and still get the same 5.1 output? Or will the signal try to send some sound to the missing 2 speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Most receivers have automatic 7.1 to 5.1 with about 10 different settings. It shouldn't be a problem. Plus you can manually select what you want. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 No problem.........5.1 will be fine.....I would guess it might be less strain on the receiver running just 5.1, instead of 7 channels driven.....That's all I run 5.1 with my Yamaha, but I have the option of going to 7.1 if I so desire..............It's Fine to use it that way.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewolf Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 That's great to hear. This opens up more models to choose from. Thanks for the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 remember most of those sigital sound processing is still 5.1 with capability to go to 7.1 but there is no true 7.1 format out there yet (looks at blu ray and hddvd soon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I too have a 7.1 receiver, but only run 5.1. You will just hook up your surrounds to surrounds, and not back surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeg1967 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 You will also have to go into the receivers menu and turn surround back to OFF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCHout Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 This may show my ignorance, but aren't there a select few DVD's that have 6.1? The extended editions of the Lord of the Rings come to mind. And as for true 7.1, I am just waiting on this stupid format war to end or a least somebody that releases a player that doesn't run like an out of date computer or any equipment from Comcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I believe its a neo 6.1 which means it takes a 5.1 and upconverts it to 6.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 If you're planning to buy a new receiver, you might as well get a 7.1 unit, even to run 5.1, since by now 5.1 and 6.1 receivers are mostly bottom of the line or not the latest technology. A 7.1 unit will be current for a longer time. In most cases, the menu will allow you to select Rear Surround x 1, Rear Surround x 2, or None. You can run a 7.1 receiver in 2-channel stereo, 3.1, 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1. With most receivers, as you select additional channels, the power per channel goes down, but the apparent volume goes up, with more speakers moving air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 As far as standared DVD, there is no TRUE 7.1. There IS 6.1 though. DTS-ES is the best 6.1 format. Now as far as HD DVD/ Blu Ray, those discs are capable of producing UP TO 13 channels of discrete sound. So you can definitely look forward to TRUE 7.1 on these discs. As far as turning your back surround channels off, if you get a receiver with some kind of auto calibraton, it will do all that for you. Literally all you have to do is hook up your speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Now as far as HD DVD/ Blu Ray, those discs are capable of producing UP TO 13 channels of discrete sound. Hehehe... Colterphoto1 and I will be ready!! hahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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