can 7.1 recievers play in 5.1?

[isubeatle]

we're gonna be getting a new receiver in the near future for our basement. and right now we don't really have the room to use 7.1, but i want to plan for the future.

so, can you use a 7.1 receiver as a 5.1?

 

[pulse]

Yes I'm sure its just a setting on the receiver. 5.1 receivers can play in stereo...

 

[cmoneyr]

Yes.


Stupid 5 character minimum, I only needed 4! I should be punished for my eifficiency!?!?

 

[jbhtexas]

Yes.


Stupid 5 character minimum, I only needed 4! I should be punished for my eifficiency!?!?

No, but the list of things that we should punish you for would probably exceed the post character limit...

 

[CyGuy33]

Yep, not a problem at all I have mine set up that way in the basement right now.

 

[dmclone]

we're gonna be getting a new receiver in the near future for our basement. and right now we don't really have the room to use 7.1, but i want to plan for the future.

so, can you use a 7.1 receiver as a 5.1?

It would probably be a good idea to let everyone know what you're thinking of buying before you pull the trigger.

 

[brianhos]

Is there even 7.1 content? I have never seen any.

 

[isubeatle]

It would probably be a good idea to let everyone know what you're thinking of buying before you pull the trigger.

io really love Yamaha, but i'm want to compare other stuff too.

here's two that consumer reports say are pretty good for BluRay which i haveYamaha RX-V663, $500
Sony STR-DG820, $350

$500 is a little high for me right now, the $350 seems pretty good, but my last sony was a pos.

then it says for general use
Onkyo TX-SR506, $225 - still has 7.1
Yamaha RX-V463, $300 - no 7.1

 

[isubeatle]

Is there even 7.1 content? I have never seen any.

looks like about 10 right now
Blu-ray Disc Statistics - Home Page


however, like i said i'm just planning for the future.

 

[brianhos]

7.1 is a gimmick, buy a higher quality 5.1 receiver.

 

[cmoneyr]

I'd agree with Brian, forget the 7.1 and get a better quality 5.1 receiver.

 

[brianhos]

io really love Yamaha, but i'm want to compare other stuff too.

here's two that consumer reports say are pretty good for BluRay which i haveYamaha RX-V663, $500
Sony STR-DG820, $350

$500 is a little high for me right now, the $350 seems pretty good, but my last sony was a pos.

then it says for general use
Onkyo TX-SR506, $225 - still has 7.1
Yamaha RX-V463, $300 - no 7.1

Denon 1709's can be had for around $350. That is a nice receiver for the $$$.

 

[dmclone]

If you like Yamaha, get a RX-V663.

You can get one for around $400.

• Dolby® True HD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES™, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding
• improved YPAO sound optimization for more precise automatic speaker setup (microphone included)
• Fine-Tuned Cinema DSP modes and Adaptive DSP level
• XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
• Neural Surround decoder for XM's HD Surround channels
• SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit)
• iPod integration (requires optional Yamaha YDS-11)
• improved Compressed Music Enhancer with multi-channel processing for MP3s and other digital music files
• dual-room/dual-source audio (powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room)
• Digital ToP-ART design
• high-current, low-impedance amplifier construction
• 192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters for all channels
• Pure Direct mode for better sound from stereo sources
• Silent Cinema for simulated surround sound via standard stereo headphone

Connections:

• 1080p-compatible HDMI switching (2 in, 1 out)
• HDMI version 1.3a with support for Deep Color, x.v. Color, 120Hz and 24HZ refresh rates, and auto lip-sync
• analog-to-HDMI video conversion
• 480i (interlaced) to 480p (progressive) conversion
• component video switching: 3 in, 1 out
• analog video conversion (composite to S-video, or composite and S-video to component)
• 5 audio/video inputs, including:
  • 1 front-panel input with composite and S-video
  • 4 rear-panel inputs with composite and S-video
• 2 audio-only inputs
• no phono input
• digital audio inputs: 3 optical (including 1 front-panel), 2 coaxial
• 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input
• 7.2-channel preamp output for connecting optional external amplifiers and up to 2 (mono) powered subwoofers
• back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers
• binding post speaker terminals

 

[hobbsfan27]

Yes,!!

 

[dmclone]

The 463 would be good as well. Here is what you'll lose.

Being able to play in multiple zones-
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-QfLiL1...&compareItems=022RXV663#YCDolby_Pro_Logic_IIx
The biggest thing is that you'll lose a bunch of different Surround processing like DD True HD, DTS HD, EX, DD+.

 

[dmclone]

I have a Denon but Yamaha, Marantz(Denon), and some Pioneer are all excellent.

 

[jbhtexas]

If you like Yamaha, get a RX-V663.
Connections:

• no phono input

This is a complete and utter travesty to mankind!!

Good thing my turntable has a digital output...

 

[bstegs]

The 463 would be good as well. Here is what you'll lose.

Being able to play in multiple zones-

The biggest thing is that you'll lose a bunch of different Surround processing like DD True HD, DTS HD, EX, DD+.

- These are really the only reason to get a 7.1 receiver as they are the only formats that use 7.1. I have a 7.1 receiver without HDMI, about 3 years old, the extra speakers are hardly ever used, maybe by a dvd with 6.1 discrete. That is limited to Lord of the Rings and a few others. I was stunned when my girlfriend tried to get me to watch Dirty Dancing that it has a 6.1 soundtrack. Fortunately, the disc was to scratched to watch.

 

[dmclone]

I agree. I pre-wired for 7.1 but have never felt the need. I'd be more inclinded to go with 5.1.1 (2 subs). One of these days when I get some big bucks I'm going to go to Elemental Designs and buy a monster sub to replace my little 10":smile:

If you guys ever need a sub, this is the place to buy it.

Elemental Designs

 

[brianhos]

I agree. I pre-wired for 7.1 but have never felt the need. I'd be more inclinded to go with 5.1.1 (2 subs). One of these days when I get some big bucks I'm going to go to Elemental Designs and buy a monster sub to replace my little 10":smile:

If you guys ever need a sub, this is the place to buy it.

Elemental Designs

If you want a super powerful sub, you need either a velodyne or this:

Sunfire Products : True Subwoofer EQ

That is the sub I have in my home theater room, and it was the best purchase I ever made.

• 2700-watt amp featuring patented Tracking -Downconverter power supply
• Frequency response: 18 Hz to 100 Hz (+0, -3 dB)
• Greater than 110 dB peak SPL with room gain
• Measurement microphone and self-adjusting contour circuitry
• Input coupling is optical and accepts balanced, standard and high-level inputs
• Bore 8 inches - stroke 2.35 inches (over 235 cubic inches total air volume displacement)
• Crossover points variable from 30 Hz to 100 Hz
• Input level (volume) control
• Phase continuously adjustable 0° to 180°
• Passive 70 Hz 6 dB per octave hi-pass line level -output for satellite loudspeakers
• Dimensions: 11" by 11" by 11"
• Two-year warranty