Running all channels on 5.1 receiver.

[mojo_13]

I just bought a used receiver (kenwood vr-705) and was either going to try to use it for my bedroom or maybe to set up some outside speakers. My question is if I use it to hook up some outdoor speakers is there any way to use all of the channels to drive 4 or 5 speakers. I know that when music usually plays that it only uses the front L and R speakers so is there anyway for me to play music for instance thru all the channels? Thank you for the help and hope this made sense.

 

[Seth=L]

If the receiver has all channel stereo, yes. If it doesn't, then you may be out of luck. You could use the speaker "B" terminals for the outside speakers, but I wouldn't suggest using both sets at the same time. I hope that was helpful.

 

[rnatalli]

Check your manual. There might be a mode. It's usually called "5-Channel Stereo" or "All-Channel Stereo". The PL 2 Matrix mode also does it I believe. Also check some of the DSP modes.

 

[Seth=L]

Check your manual. There might be a mode. It's usually called "5-Channel Stereo" or "All-Channel Stereo". The PL 2 Matrix mode also does it I believe. Also check some of the DSP modes.

That receiver is too old to have Pro Logic 2, it's got standard pro logic.

 

[rnatalli]

I know nothing of that receiver. One less mode to check for.

 

[mojo_13]

Wow thanks for the quick replys. I will check for the listings that you have said. Also forgive the noob question but what are speaker "B" terminals. Is that something that it will say on the back of the receiver or something to look for in the manual?

 

[Seth=L]

Wow thanks for the quick replys. I will check for the listings that you have said. Also forgive the noob question but what are speaker "B" terminals. Is that something that it will say on the back of the receiver or something to look for in the manual?

It should be on the back of the receiver. Basically it allows you to have two sets of stereo speakers connected without compromising your surround channels. If the receiver doesn't have 5 channel stereo or All channel stereo (which it very well might) using the speaker "B" for the outside and speaker "A" for inside will be your only option.

 

[bandphan]

isnt 7ch,5ch stereo, merely mono to each speaker meaning they are playing exactly the same

 

[mojo_13]

Will the speaker B be wire terminals just like for the surround speakers? Because all I have are the 5 wire terminals for fronts center and rears.

Also I found this in the user manual under Dolby Pro Logic II "the “Panorama” extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging." Is that something that may work? or should I just start hookin them up and trying?

 

[Seth=L]

Will the speaker B be wire terminals just like for the surround speakers? Because all I have are the 5 wire terminals for fronts center and rears.

Also I found this in the user manual under Dolby Pro Logic II "the “Panorama” extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging." Is that something that may work? or should I just start hookin them up and trying?

I guess I was wrong about that receiver having Dolby pro logic II, LOL sorry rnatilli.

 

[mojo_13]

Ok I got music to come out of the back speakers now but it seems to be softer. Is this something that I can jsut turn up the rear speakers for to like a +10 or so to compensate?

 

[sparky77]

If the reciever has the 5.1 analog inputs on the back, you could connect the audio source with y-splitters so you inputting to 4 channels, then your lefts and rights would be the same from front to rear.

 

[mojo_13]

It only has spring clips but I was wondering if I could wire the speakers in a series configuration? I konw that it would drop it down to 16ohms then and I would get less watts per channel but I have heard that dropping receivers down to 4ohm is not a good idea so parralel would be out. I have done this in car audio before so maybe this is not possible in home auido too? Or can i just twist the ends and put both in the spring clip. I believe this will again give me the 4ohm load.

 

[mtrycrafts]

...The PL 2 Matrix mode also does it I believe. Also check some of the DSP modes.

The PLII mode uses matrixing but not fully utilize all speakers. The rears are effects only. Not sure what would happen if you turned up the volume on the rears though, to account for the weaker effect signals.

 

[mojo_13]

The PLII mode uses matrixing but not fully utilize all speakers. The rears are effects only. Not sure what would happen if you turned up the volume on the rears though, to account for the weaker effect signals.

Ya I did notice that it was alot of background music and only a little singing but its worth a shot.