You're not going to be able to connect 9 speakers in 2 alternate zones without some kind of switchbox/speaker selector. The zone 2 output on the receiver is only for 2 speakers.
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New Receiver + Multi Zone Question
I have the upgrade bug and need some advise as to my setup. I currently have a Denon 3802. It is still working fine but I am looking for additional capabilities as well as the newer technology. Info is as follows:
7.1 surround setup with Speakers:
Center: Definitve Technology ProCenter 2000
Fronts: Definitive Technology BP6B
Surrounds: B&W CDS6 S3 In-Wall
Backs: B&W CWM 500 In-Wall
Subwoofer: Velodyne FSX-12
Other Speakers: each pair has it own volume dial control
Zone 1: 2 speakers kitchen, 2 speakers living room, 1 speaker bathroom
Zone 2: 4 speakers outdoor
Other Components:
Direct TV HD-DVR box
Xbox 360
Sony Blu ray player
Niles SS-6 Speaker selector (this is what I currently use to run 2 other zones with Denon 3806)
My goal is to operate the 2 zones (one with 5 speakers-indoor and the another with 4 outdoor speakers) from the receiver not using the Niles if possible. Ideally I would like to be able to have the kids be able to play xbox with the 7.1 setup and me and the misses to listen to a different source on the outdoor speakers. I do not believe I can accomplish this now with the Denon 3802. Could be wrong?
Other considerations for the new receivers: (looking at Pioneer and Onkyo)
Price range less than $1200
Ability to add amp later.
Ability to utilize Audysey or the Pioneer equivalent to set up room speakers.
Ability to use IPOD/Iphone as a source.
How important is networking?
Current models considering:
Pioneer VSX-23TXH vs SC-25
Onkyo TX-NR1007 vs TX-SR707
I would really appreciate any help you can offer.
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7.1 surround setup with Speakers:
Center: Definitve Technology ProCenter 2000
Fronts: Definitive Technology BP6B
Surrounds: B&W CDS6 S3 In-Wall
Backs: B&W CWM 500 In-Wall
Subwoofer: Velodyne FSX-12
Other Speakers: each pair has it own volume dial control
Zone 1: 2 speakers kitchen, 2 speakers living room, 1 speaker bathroom
Zone 2: 4 speakers outdoor
Other Components:
Direct TV HD-DVR box
Xbox 360
Sony Blu ray player
Niles SS-6 Speaker selector (this is what I currently use to run 2 other zones with Denon 3806)
My goal is to operate the 2 zones (one with 5 speakers-indoor and the another with 4 outdoor speakers) from the receiver not using the Niles if possible. Ideally I would like to be able to have the kids be able to play xbox with the 7.1 setup and me and the misses to listen to a different source on the outdoor speakers. I do not believe I can accomplish this now with the Denon 3802. Could be wrong?
Other considerations for the new receivers: (looking at Pioneer and Onkyo)
Price range less than $1200
Ability to add amp later.
Ability to utilize Audysey or the Pioneer equivalent to set up room speakers.
Ability to use IPOD/Iphone as a source.
How important is networking?
Current models considering:
Pioneer VSX-23TXH vs SC-25
Onkyo TX-NR1007 vs TX-SR707
I would really appreciate any help you can offer.
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Chris,
If you're not going to use the selector box (probably with a resistor to protect your speakers), make sure your volume controls are impedance matching. I have the three pairs of speaker wires in the closet next to my stereo rack. I used a really high-tech solution to connect the three pairs of cables - closed end crimp connectors!
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(they're like a crimp wire nut in case you don't know what they are.) I have the three pairs of cables conencted to a pair that goes directly to the zone 2 outputs. For a neater installation, you could use terminal strips mounted to some surface. For music in the kitchen, bedroom, and deck, the crimp connectors work just fine.
David
Chris,
If you're not going to use the selector box (probably with a resistor to protect your speakers), make sure your volume controls are impedance matching. I have the three pairs of speaker wires in the closet next to my stereo rack. I used a really high-tech solution to connect the three pairs of cables - closed end crimp connectors!
David
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