would like to use this to power 3 zones - 2 sets of speakers each in zone 2 and zone 3. what else do I need for zones 2/3?
1637786
Note sure... I use it for bi-amplification for the primary speakers for my audio library. I don't use the other zones for other rooms.
1637787
You're all set with this receiver. No extra amps needed. I use this receiver to power my 9.2 surround system and zone 3 speakers and it works great.
1637788
i have this receiver and love it. I power 3 zones with it. All you need is speakers for zone 2 and 3. No additional amplifiers needed as all 3 zones are powered by the receiver itself. if you run 2 sets of speakers per zone, make sure your speakers have an impedance matching the receivers impedance. Do your research about how to connect them to not generate the wrong impedance. Connect speakers in series: add up impedance and you are on the safe side. If your wiring does not allow to connect them in series, make sure each of the 2 speakers you connect in parallel have double the impedance than the minimum impedance your receiver can support. Example: minimum impedance 8Ohms means you could either run 2 speakers each 4 ohms or higher in series (totals to 8 Ohms or higher) OR 2 speakers 16 ohms or higher in parallel (totals 8 ohms or higher).
1185443
I use a standard receiver (amplified) and 4 work fine. I added an amplifier/speaker switch to run 4 pairs or 8 speakers from the one receiver. But just for 2 pair any receiver (amplified) should work fine.
897810
Yes but this should handle all of your speakers. Are you setting up more than 7?
1159465
Frank, there is no "A" or "B" speakers, just "Front". If you need to wire a second zone, you have to connect the speakers to the upper front or surround back input, I don't remember well right now. Regards and good luck.
2090465
At my house, I have a supplemental amplifier, and it's enough to power three sets of stereo in-ceiling speakers, and a set of stereo outdoor Bose speakers without any problems. Just check for your receiver's output specifications to make sure it will be enough. Otherwise, simply purchase another amplifier just for the speakers.
1881085
This should work; Basically just wiring two speakers in parallel, such that the resistance from the amp's viewpoint is halved. Each speaker will receive half the wattage.
1347666
You will want a receiver with multi-zones, some will allow both to work off the main receiver and others require a separate amplifier for the second zone, all depends on how much you want to spend, found an article that does a pretty good job of walking you thru the pros and cons. Link: http://hometheater.about.com/od/audiocomponents/a/multizoneinfo.htm Amazon has a 2 zone receiver, but it is a bit pricey, read the specs to make sure it is what you want. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-A1030-7-2-Channel-Aventage-Receiver/dp/B00D1VX2HS/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1397003276&sr=1-2&keywords=yamaha+aventage+rx-a1020 If you want the cheapest option, go with a speaker switch so you can control which speakers are on or off at any given time. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Speaker-Selector-Switcher-Control-900-Watt/dp/B004C6O86A
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You can connect all the left speakers together and wire them into the left speaker connection. Same w right. You can also pig tail each if you like. The system was built for 1 pair 1 zone, but people in the real world who want the benefits of sonos and don't have the dollars to do 1 zone per speaker pair do this all the time.Just note: 1 Sonos = 1 Zone. That is the price for the shortcut.
859721
Yes you will run from zone 2 on receiver into this box where you have up to 4 pair of speakers to select from one, two, three, or four at a time. Be careful though as the box makes your amp work a little harder so don't turn all the way up and if it starts running hot just use one or two pair at a time.
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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.
1390672
Personally im using dedicated receiver for my speakers outdoors with a Zone 3 line ran to it. I am using a dedicated receiver for the purpose of the "A" & "B" so that i can control two separate zones in my yard. Ex. Zone "A" is around the pool and Zone "B" is the BBQ lounging area and when we are having a party Zone's "A" and "B" at the same time. But these speakers do need a dedicated amp to run them but any amp with a minimum of at least 100 watts per channel will be ok. but it really comes down to how much you want to spend. Check out "Sony STRDH130 2 Channel Stereo Receiver" or even some cheap Pyle stereo amps here on amazon.
1097406
Since these are each a stereo speaker (i.e both the left and right channel are included in the single speaker. Your Zone 2 would need to have outputs for four speakers in order for the impedance to match the speakers. If you are interested in a "pair" of speakers one for the left channel and one for the right channel, you may want to consider a different speaker.With that said, I have a single speaker as Zone 2 in my bath, and I love the sound.
673117
Yes. You can have a 5.2 front speaker bi-amp system with an output to one other zone--or a single zone, front speaker bi-amp 7.2 system.
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curious if you figured this out...i just remodeled my house and ran speaker wire in 3 different locations that I would like to control from one unit and have the ability to listen to 1 room, 2 or all 3
1183742
According to the manual, you can hook up the .7 speakers to power your line one eut. I haven't done this yet. The problem might then be that you can play zone one and two together, or zone one along, but not zone two alone?
1743917
It does work that way. I have 4 "rock" speakers in my backyard (A&B;), and a pair in my master bath (D). They can all function at the same time. You can select one or all 'zones'.
2238918
Hi Willy well I` am only running Four 6.5 3way Pioneer 50 watts speakers. This is enough for my system. You might need something a little more powerful.