2.1 + Center?

[bound4h]

I have a 2.1 setup and just purchased a B&W CC, on my way to a full 5.1 but not quite there yet.

I have a Denon AVR-4802 and was wondering if I can go ahead and hook the center up to get some clear dialogue. Although I won't have the back channels hooked up, I am hoping the AVR can route that to the front mains. Is this possible?

In the Speaker Config in the AVR, I can choose which speakers are Large and Small, and OFF. So if I set the rears to OFF will it properly route them through the mains?

Thanks

 

[markw]

Not a problem

You should be able to choose this configuration in your setup options. Dunno exactly where, but I believe it's where you tell the system what speakers you're using. Check the manual. Once you do that, the Denon will route everything as it should be.

Incidentally, this would be a 3.1 setup.

 

[bound4h]

I do have that. As I said, it gives me the option to tell it which speakers I had. I just wasn't sure how it would play out when given 5.1 source material like DD from a regular DVD. Obviously it wouldn't use it for 2.1, just wasn't sure about 5.1

Thanks

 

[markw]

Dunno exactly, but my guess is that it will take any surround info and blend it into the r/l mains. ...just like it took the center channel info and blended it into them when you used it as a 2.1 system.

Modern receivers are really pretty clever.

 

[ack_bak]

I do have that. As I said, it gives me the option to tell it which speakers I had. I just wasn't sure how it would play out when given 5.1 source material like DD from a regular DVD. Obviously it wouldn't use it for 2.1, just wasn't sure about 5.1

Thanks

As long as you tell your receiver "no" for surrounds and back speakers it will have not affect for movies that have 5.1 surround. You will just get 3.1. You are fine

 

[bound4h]

Double thanks for the authoritative reply!