I’m expanding on my existing 2.1 stereo to build a 5.1.2 Atmos home theater system. Fairly straightforward, but there’s a caveat: My existing 2 bookshelf speakers are in a stereo configuration on my desk, behind my couch. They’re going to be the rear surrounds for my 5.1.2. However I’d also like to be able to use them as as a stand-alone 2.1 system when I’m at my desk (not simultaneously with the 5.1.2).
The folks at Best Buy’s Magnolia home theater department are telling me that I can get a 9 channel receiver (Marantz SR7012), hook everything up normally, the add an additional set of wires from the powered zone 2 outputs on the Marantz to the rear speakers. Thus I have 5.1.2 sound when zone 1 is on and 2.1 sound when zone 2 is on.
My questions: Will this work? Any potential issues I should be aware of? Is there a better way to do this?
Thanks!