3 Possible Options

[jcrowde3]

So I have put together my current set up. When given the options of doing more and you think you might get a way with it without the wife yelling at you, you just can't help it right? So here is the current set up:

-4 DCM MTX TP160C Bookshelfs
-MTX Musica6c center
-Dayton Audio Sub 1200
-Onkyo TX-Sr494

So I have two channels not used that can be used for back surround, height, or bi amping according to Onkyo manual. Should I do one of these or just leave well enough alone? I have a drop ceiling or a back wall I could mount to. Speakers can be bi amped.

 

[lovinthehd]

Just enjoy. If you want to consider bi-amping https://www.audioholics.com/frequent-questions/the-difference-between-biamping-vs-biwiring

 

[shadyJ]

So I have put together my current set up. When given the options of doing more and you think you might get a way with it without the wife yelling at you, you just can't help it right? So here is the current set up:

-4 DCM MTX TP160C Bookshelfs
-MTX Musica6c center
-Dayton Audio Sub 1200
-Onkyo TX-Sr494

So I have two channels not used that can be used for back surround, height, or bi amping according to Onkyo manual. Should I do one of these or just leave well enough alone? I have a drop ceiling or a back wall I could mount to. Speakers can be bi amped.

Do nothing with those extra channels. If you use them to power anything, that will just put a greater strain on the shared power supply in the AVR which will just lower headroom on all the other channels. Not worth it in a entry-level AVR. If you want a cheap improvement, make sure the speakers are set up optimally, so that they have a good stand-off distance from nearby surfaces and are angled in a way that creates the best soundstage.

 

[jcrowde3]

I thought so, just so I have it in my sights for the future, a better AVR would then be the next big improvement I could make?

 

[lovinthehd]

I thought so, just so I have it in my sights for the future, a better AVR would then be the next big improvement I could make?

More improvement would come from better speakers.