5.1 on 7.1 ?

Brettzies · 10-27-2009, 07:41 PM

Another question about upgrading. My current setup is just 5.1 and I have matched 5.1 speaker set. Can I run a newer 7.1 receiver in 5.1 mode or something like that? Is it determined by the media? IE, xbox360, dvd, bluray, etc as to how the sound is output. I believe the 360 is just 5.1, but if bluray is 7.1, is there an option to pick just 5.1...kind of like how dvds have stereo or 5.1 or dts, etc?

tcarcio · 10-27-2009, 08:19 PM

Yes you can. You just hook your system up the same way you normally would but you just don't use the surround back channels.

**PFC5** · 10-28-2009, 12:53 AM

You simply set the rear surrounds as disabled and it will port all sound (even on 7.1 soundtracks) to the 5.1 speakers being used.

Techlord · 10-30-2009, 03:57 AM

Yes you can run a 7.1 receiver in 5.1 mode, I don't know many houses that would fit 7.1 speaker systems properly. I will continue to run my 5.1 speaker system with whatever receiver I may own in the future, I just don't see having the room for a 7.1 system in my future.

HD Goofnut · 10-30-2009, 08:17 AM

I actually enjoy most 7.1 titles with my 7.1 setup. I just wish there were more titles that were mixed as 7.1. Some of the best I have heard include 3:10 to Yuma and The Bank Job.

10-27-2009, 07:41 PM	#1
Brettzies How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 21	5.1 on 7.1 ? Another question about upgrading. My current setup is just 5.1 and I have matched 5.1 speaker set. Can I run a newer 7.1 receiver in 5.1 mode or something like that? Is it determined by the media? IE, xbox360, dvd, bluray, etc as to how the sound is output. I believe the 360 is just 5.1, but if bluray is 7.1, is there an option to pick just 5.1...kind of like how dvds have stereo or 5.1 or dts, etc?

10-27-2009, 08:19 PM	#2
tcarcio High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA. Posts: 1,630	Yes you can. You just hook your system up the same way you normally would but you just don't use the surround back channels. __________________ Pioneer Elite Vsx 81txv as pre amp Behringer EP 2500 for 15'' TC 2000 sonotube Mackie FR2500 for mains Crown XLS 402d for center 2 Crown CTs 600's for surrounds 2 B52 MX1515's for l+R speakers Boston Acoustics VR-12 center Cambridge Soundworks S-300 surrounds x 4 Samsung bd-p1500 BD player Toshiba HD XA2 HD dvd player Optoma HD-72 720p PJ for movies Benq PE-7800 PJ for TV, 106'' screen

10-28-2009, 12:53 AM	#3
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,349	You simply set the rear surrounds as disabled and it will port all sound (even on 7.1 soundtracks) to the 5.1 speakers being used. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

10-30-2009, 03:57 AM	#4
Techlord High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,110	Yes you can run a 7.1 receiver in 5.1 mode, I don't know many houses that would fit 7.1 speaker systems properly. I will continue to run my 5.1 speaker system with whatever receiver I may own in the future, I just don't see having the room for a 7.1 system in my future. __________________ I'll admit when I am wrong, why live in denial? I should have bought a Panasonic Plasma! Samsung LN52B750 240Hz LCD HDTV Oppo Digital BDP-83 Denon AVR-5700 THX Ultra Certified Receiver M&K Sound LCR-750 THX Certified 5.1 Speaker System w/V-1250 THX Powered Subwoofer LCD's viewing angle issues seen here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYnAmDLXbY

10-30-2009, 08:17 AM	#5
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 27 Posts: 6,842	I actually enjoy most 7.1 titles with my 7.1 setup. I just wish there were more titles that were mixed as 7.1. Some of the best I have heard include 3:10 to Yuma and The Bank Job. __________________ My Review Setup Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p LCD Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 System LG BH200 Super Blu Toshiba HD-A20 Sony 40 GB PS3 (Now with Netflix streaming!) 156~205~My Movie Collection Latest Review: *Léon: The Professional* Be sure to check out the Blu-ray Review Request Thread

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