Can 5.1 work as 3.1

[itawad]

Dear Experts

I bought a Klibsh 5.1 speaker system for the living room. If I dont want to install the back 2 speakers, can set up the receiver to channel all sound to the 2 front and centre speakers?

THanks
imad

 

[markw]

Yes

That would be done in the receiver's settings. Check your manual.

 

[BMXTRIX]

You're AV receiver can typically be setup with 'no rear speakers' as an option. Depends on the exact make/model of the receiver you are using. Speakers have nothing to do with it.

If you can't place rear speakers, I would have thought that it would be better to go with a good stereo setup or a surround speaker bar instead of spending money on speakers you won't/can't use.

 

[itawad]

Thanks Mark and BMXTRIX for the prompt reply.
I had the option to choose between Bose Cinemate 2.1 or klipsch HD 300 5.1
for the same price. I opted for the latter which give me the option to upgrade to 5.1 (should be soon) and also the sound quality.

I hope I made the right choice
THanks again

Imad