chunjun 0 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I've currently got a setup where there are 7 speakers in the living room (Front + Center + Surround + Surround Back), then another 2 outdoor speakers (all passive), with all the cables leading to a cabinet. Would the outdoor speakers work if plugged directly into Zone 2 pre-outs? I suspect the answer is no, so the next question is: Is there a way for me to cheap out by using a 7.1 AV receiver instead of buying a 9.2 AV receiver to drive the outdoor speakers (that I don't foresee myself using often) as well? Link to post Share on other sites
steffanth 185 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 as far as i know . . . your outu luck. If your receiver can only do 7.1 then thats all you can do really. If you want to use the zone 2 pre-outs you will need to get a power-amp 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DrSK 351 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 5 hours ago, steffanth said: If you want to use the zone 2 pre-outs you will need to get a power-amp Or an integrated, preout would drive this fine too. Link to post Share on other sites
davewantsmoore 6,498 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 21/09/2020 at 5:54 PM, chunjun said: Would the outdoor speakers work if plugged directly into Zone 2 pre-outs? I suspect the answer is no, so the next question is: Is there a way for me to cheap out by using a 7.1 AV receiver instead of buying a 9.2 AV receiver to drive the outdoor speakers (that I don't foresee myself using often) as well? Yes, buy a stereo amplifier... connect it to the "Zone 2 preouts" .... then connect your outdoor speakers to your stereo amp. Link to post Share on other sites
chunjun 0 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hmmm, had a feeling this would be the case - thanks for the replies everyone! Going to need to buy another AV receiver anyway so might as well keep a lookout for an affordable 9.2 one. Link to post Share on other sites
lucmor444 98 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 If upgrading check that the receiver can power the additional 2 channels as a separate zone to the main 7 channels (ie they can be run a L&R channels in the 2nd zone and are not restricted in only being a surround channel pair in the main zone). Link to post Share on other sites
steffanth 185 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 if your going to get one with 9.2 you may as well get 11.2 and give yourself the option of atmos Link to post Share on other sites
chunjun 0 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 18 hours ago, lucmor444 said: If upgrading check that the receiver can power the additional 2 channels as a separate zone to the main 7 channels (ie they can be run a L&R channels in the 2nd zone and are not restricted in only being a surround channel pair in the main zone). Good point, was a little naïve for me think that I could just wire up the speakers and expect the AVR to let me assign whatever I feel like as Zone 2! 4 hours ago, steffanth said: if your going to get one with 9.2 you may as well get 11.2 and give yourself the option of atmos Yeah, depends on price point - not really keen on splashing out on the "guest" setup. Link to post Share on other sites
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