Receiver/Amp advice

[ctb_24]

I'm setting up a 5.1 home theatre system in a room approximately 20ft. x 20ft. In addition to the home theatre, in installing two pairs of outdoorspeakers

main channel - Polk Audio Monitor 40
center channel - Polk Audio CS-2
surround speakers - Polk Audio RC60i (in-ceiling)
subwoofer - Polk Audio PSW-12 or SVS PB10-ISD

outdoor speakers - Polk Audio RC60i and Polk Audio Atrium 55

I'd like to try to run all of these speakers off of a single receiver/amp that I'm willing to spend $500-$800 on. Here is the thing, I want to simulateously listen to the surround system (playing television or a dvd) and the four outside speakers (playing mustic)??? In other words, playing two separate inputs at the same time on distinct sets of speakers. At another forum the Denon 2105 was recommended. Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

The Denon 3805 is perfect for what you need. It's going to be near the top of your budget though.

 

[rikmeister]

go here. I think buckeye will agree this a good deal.

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10437329

 

[ctb_24]

Denon

I don't mind spending a little extra money if it will do what I need it to do. I have a total of four outdoor speakers that I need to be able to run off one input simultaneously with the 5.1 surround system off the other input. I've looked at the manual on the 3805 and it looks like it will only handle two speakers on zone 2. Any suggestions/corrections?

Thanks

 

[MDS]

If you want to use the internal amps to power Zone 2, then you will have to wire the 4 speakers in series so the impedance doesn't drop too low for the receiver to handle.

If you use the Zone 2 pre-outs, you can connect them to another receiver or amp so that the external amp powers the speakers.You could use A+B on that receiver if it can handle the lower impedance of two sets of speakers wired in parallel (A+B are wired in parellel internal on nearly all receivers) OR wire them in series.

Yet another alternative would be to use the zone 2 pre-outs to a speaker selector and connect the 4 patio speakers to the speaker selector.

 

[AVRat]

Receiver conundrum

It seems we lost our original thread.

I agree, the 3805 is a good piece of equipment and judging from our previous correspondence, I think you are the type of person who would prefer to buy new equipment with original warranty. Crutchfield is now offering the 3805 for $999.99 ($200.00 off). I think the only real difference between the 2105 and 3805, for your purpose, would be an increase in power, 90 watts to 120 watts. And $350.

I concur with MDS’s assessment. Either way, you are still probably going to need a speaker selector system of some type. If you are not comfortable with the previously recommended in-wall system, then you could go with a stand-alone switch box (which may simplify your wiring) with or without volume control also purchasable through Crutchfield.

Niles SS-4 4-pair Speaker Selector $99.99

Niles SSVC-2 Two Pair Speaker Selector w/Volume Control $189.99

In a previous thread I also recommended: “Sony has a new receiver that lists for $500 with 110 watts and can do all that you need, Model STR-DE998. With this you get more power but don't get the Auto-setup feature of Denon. The $$ you save here could go toward a better sub.” Most are going to agree, the Denon is the better product.

In case you were wondering, I don’t work for Crutchfield. I just don’t know what your purchasing options are, they are a good and quick source for info.

I’m surprised there hasn’t been more input. This is probably a good thing, otherwise your head might explode.