professional installer says all speakers not necessary The home theater tech I hired (from ad in yellow pages) tells me that it is not necessary to use the RIGHT and LEFT SURROUND speakers that came with my ONKYO modelHT-S5100 system. That omitting them from the hookup would not lessen the quality or effect of the overall sound because the muscle of these types of systems come from the R and L FRONT, and CNTR. SPKERS, AND SUB WOOFER. My thought was if this were the case why would the manufacture include them with the system? Can someone confirm what I was told is accurate? professional installer says all speakers not necessary The home theater tech I hired (from ad in yellow pages) tells me that it is not necessary to use the RIGHT and LEFT SURROUND speakers that... » Read More professional installer says all speakers not necessary The home theater tech I hired (from ad in yellow pages) tells me that it is not necessary to use the RIGHT and LEFT SURROUND speakers that came with my ONKYO modelHT-S5100 system. That omitting them from the hookup would not lessen the quality or effect of the overall sound because the muscle of these types of systems come from the R and L FRONT, and CNTR. SPKERS, AND SUB WOOFER. My thought was if this were the case why would the manufacture include them with the system? Can someone confirm what I was told is accurate? « Show Less
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I just set this system up in my living room and I did not have room for all 7 speakers. The manual states to set up the L & R surround speakers and not the back speakers for 5.1 sound. I followed the manual and ran the auto speaker calibration and it sounds great. The surround effect is amazing watching DVDs and cable TV movies.
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I also work with audio and setup equipment. Every theater systems varies with the number of speakers. If it is a small room where they are used, it will not make a big different but it will make some different. Using all the speakers that came with the system will give you a much richer sound and you will be able hear the same sounds from no matter where you are setting in the room. Using all the speakers will also allow to not to raise the volume as high to hear the sounds. When I install a system I always want to give the person the most sound the system will provide. I would suggest you use all the speakers that came with the system so you get the best sound possible. I also work with audio and setup equipment. Every theater systems varies with the number of speakers. If it is a small room where they are used, it will not make a big different but it will make some different. Using all the speakers that came with the system will give you a much richer sound and you will be able hear the same sounds from no matter where you are setting in the room. Using all the speakers will also allow to not to raise the volume as high to hear the sounds. When I install a system I always want to give the person the most sound the system will provide. I would suggest you... » Read More I also work with audio and setup equipment. Every theater systems varies with the number of speakers. If it is a small room where they are used, it will not make a big different but it will make some different. Using all the speakers that came with the system will give you a much richer sound and you will be able hear the same sounds from no matter where you are setting in the room. Using all the speakers will also allow to not to raise the volume as high to hear the sounds. When I install a system I always want to give the person the most sound the system will provide. I would suggest you use all the speakers that came with the system so you get the best sound possible. « Show Less
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IMO, that isn't very good advice if you're using the system mostly for movies/TV. Most movies are mixed in 5.1 discrete channels so the sounds you'd hear from your R/L surround speakers won't be reproduced by your front or center speakers. Using the surrounds will give you a much better movie viewing experience evenif you have a small room. You cam omit setting up the back speakers as they will be matrixed from the L/R surounds on most movies so you won't be missing too much. Based on this poor advice alone, I'd consider hiring a different HT tech.
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I am curious about this system. I have a very small room with only the ability to set up the the front (L+R), center, sub, and rear (L+R). The room does not allow for the set up of what Onkyo refers to as "surround L + R" which are supposed to be set up on the sides of the listening position. Will the receiver provide a decent decoding if I am using the speakers in a straight 5.1 type setup? I am guessing this is what the first post was asking but I just wanted to clarify that rear speakers will still be used and only the side "surround" speakers omitted.
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It's not very practical to buy speakers, test them and then return them and repeat until finding the best solution. I'm sure going to stores and listening is good but it might sound different when you get it into your home setup.Do you have any suggestions on a good 5.1 setup for the onkyo 606 that doesn't break the bank?
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Hi, I bought this system and really love it - but I also didn't realize at first that I would need to buy a receiver to connect all of the speakers to. Once you have a receiver then you can connect a DVD player, TV, and other electronic items to it as well. The sound is really nice.
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One would normally mount speakers in the way they are designed to be mounted. These are intended to be wall mounted to get their best performance. I'm sure Def Tech has some other surround speakers intended for stand mounting and I suggest going that route for the best performance.
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AK, I don't quite get your question, but here is my take. I purchased these speakers about a year ago, and have no complains about its performance. To me they are very efficient for the use I give them. Whether its music or movies, they rock and they are not that small. They can be used as front or rear in a surround set up. When it comes to speakers, there is such a wide variety, that you really have to do your homework and based on all the info that you gather, then make a decision. I do not regret getting these. They add to my decor and they sound great. Good luck.
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You definitely need a subwoofer with these speakers; the bass is not just deep enough to replace that from a sub. I have a pair as front speakers, Yamaha NS-C310BL 2-Way Bass-Reflex for Center Speaker, Yamaha NS-333 2-Way Bass Reflex for surround and Yamaha SW315 Subwoofer, hooked up to Pioneer VSX-1121 receiver and the sound is simply awesome.
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Tv speakers are ok. For me tho they are not used. I use my home theater. Well you would your cable box for your output sound. But if your going to use the tv it has a fiber optic out also. Things can get a lil complicated especially when someone does not know the equipment being used. For example i run my hdmi into my tv from my verizon box. I also take my optic cabel from my verizon box and plug it into my reciever. I have a older reciever so it does not have 4k hdmi. So i connect my video sources direct to the tv and my audio sources direct to my reciever. Not to bad for me, some like the one click remote where for me it two or three. Tv speakers are ok. For me tho they are not used. I use my home theater. Well you would your cable box for your output sound. But if your going to use the tv it has a fiber optic out also. Things can get a lil complicated especially when someone does not know the equipment being used. For example i run my hdmi into my tv from my verizon box. I also take my optic cabel from my verizon box and plug it into my reciever. I have a older reciever so it does not have 4k hdmi. So i connect my video sources direct to the tv and my audio sources direct to my reciever. Not to bad for me, some like the... » Read More Tv speakers are ok. For me tho they are not used. I use my home theater. Well you would your cable box for your output sound. But if your going to use the tv it has a fiber optic out also. Things can get a lil complicated especially when someone does not know the equipment being used. For example i run my hdmi into my tv from my verizon box. I also take my optic cabel from my verizon box and plug it into my reciever. I have a older reciever so it does not have 4k hdmi. So i connect my video sources direct to the tv and my audio sources direct to my reciever. Not to bad for me, some like the one click remote where for me it two or three. « Show Less
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I had this problem too, I think you do need the remote. If I remember correctly, I had to go into the post process settings and change them. It may have been another speaker setting tho. I imagine you can order a remote from Yamaha. Great unit btw.
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Sorry, I'm a newbie at home theater stuffs, but why do we need a separate "subwoofer cable"? Won't the speaker wires work? I'm using a HTiB and they all use one type of speaker cables, even the subwoofer. I'm just curious as I'm about to get this system and have to learn how to set it up with a receiver. Thanks.
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These speakers produce phenomenal sound quality. They also have a wide range frequency response as well as ample power capacity. In regards to utilizing the speaker for a "center" channel, the question would be,, "Where are you mounting the speaker?". The speaker is designed for the ceiling and has somewhat of a "directional design" meaning it should be mounted to direct sound to the center of the audience. Consider when watching a movie, you would expect the speech audio to be in sync with your viewing direction, from the TV. If the speaker is mounted in the ceiling, depending on your sensitivity, it may be somewhat distracting the dialogue is coming from some where other than the actors mouths. The bottom line is, it really depend on the dynamics and acoustic characteristic of the room your installing it in. I would suggest, if you have a set of 6, hook one up and see if you are satisfied with the position of the speaker and the sound quality it produces. Again, it depends on the sensitivity of the individual. Personally I opted to install the Bose 191 speaker for the "center" as well as the front left and right channel in the surround system. Hope this will help,, I am completely happy with the quality of the Yamaha speakers I've install.
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The system can accommodate a sub woofer but it is not required in order to capture great sound. If you can hook up the Front, Rear and Center Speaker and set your system up for Surround sound. It makes a big difference than simply setting up Left & Right Stereo sound.
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We have a sub woofer so I cannot say how it will sound without one. I can say the sound is great with the subwooferP.S. I just installed a new Bose Lifestyle V325 System that came with a new center channel speaker so I will be posting it for sale on Amazon soon.
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I purchased a separate subwoofer to compliment the speaker. I am totally satisfied with this system; the sound is amazing! I recommend this system without reservation.
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No, you have to connect them all with wires. The system can be used as a 3.1 setup, meaning that you don't have to hook up the rear surround speakers at all .... this is the way I am using it. The receiver routes the sound accordingly.
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You shouldn't need one unless your home theater system only accepts an optical cable. Either way an optical cable should produce better sound from your home theater system and I would recommend using one.
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No, this system has everything you need. And it just means that you can set it up as surround sound. Its a great system for a medium sized room. I personally use it more as a stereo than a home theater, but it works great for both. Highly recommend it.
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Wires are attached to the speakers. You do not need any wire unless you need the speakers to be further away from the receiver (or run through a wall), in that case you will have to get some wire and do some cutting and splicing.