Can you still connect speakers on Avr with an additional amp?

VanDaMan
VanDaMan Posts: 33
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I will be using xpa-5 amp with my receiver to hook up my rtia9. Can I still use the speaker connections from my avr to connect more speakers? For example I'm using the front channels and the surround back can I stil add more to that same channel with other speakers? I wanna get pair of rtia7 and connect them also.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
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    VanDaMan wrote: »
    I
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    You already have fronts, a center (I presume), and surrounds, and you want to add another pair of towers? Where? What purpose would they serve?


    I currently just have the rtia9 right now! I wanna get a pair of the rtia7 for the surround. Can I still hook them up on the front channels on avr since a9 r hooked up to the amp?

    You would hook them up on the surrounds speaker out on the AVR
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    You already have fronts, a center (I presume), and surrounds, and you want to add another pair of towers? Where? What purpose would they serve?
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  • VanDaMan
    VanDaMan Posts: 33
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    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    You already have fronts, a center (I presume), and surrounds, and you want to add another pair of towers? Where? What purpose would they serve?


    I currently just have the rtia9 right now! I wanna get a pair of the rtia7 for the surround. Can I still hook them up on the front channels on avr since a9 r hooked up to the amp?
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    No. You should not use the amp's front channels if you are using its front preout. That said, you wouldn't want to connect your surrounds on the front channel anywats as the surround mix would be completely wrong.
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  • VanDaMan
    VanDaMan Posts: 33
    edited January 2016
    So here the plan. I got a9s now I wanna get polk a7s also. A9 will be hooked on amp and a7s what channel on receiver should I hook those up to? I got 7.1 channel?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited January 2016
    Like I said before "You would hook them up on the surrounds speaker out on the AVR"
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    Wait a minute if you have a 7.1 receiver and a 5 channel amp, them you need 5-RCA IC's to the Emo then hook all speakers in a 5.1 to Emo amp

    Front L
    Front R
    Center
    Rear surround L
    Rear surround R
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    +1 to @txcoastal
    If/when you get a pair of side surrounds, they can be hooked up directly to the speaker terminals of the Pioneer; in fact you can power those, + a center, + rear surrounds with your AVR, no sweat.

    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Recommend a brief perusal of the user guide as that will be covered with all kinds of options.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Am i the only one that's confused?
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,897
    No , the OP is also.
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    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Some missing info I think
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
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    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    Why towers for surrounds? I realize in large rooms, that might be the only option, so maybe that's it. Get yourself the CSiA6 center.
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  • VanDaMan
    VanDaMan Posts: 33
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Why towers for surrounds? I realize in large rooms, that might be the only option, so maybe that's it. Get yourself the CSiA6 center.


    Be honest, I was thinking of towers would be better look then two bookshelf speakers. Do towers and bookshelf sound different? I just thought it would look badass with two rtia9 and two rtia7


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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    VanDaMan wrote: »
    Be honest, I was thinking of towers would be better look then two bookshelf speakers. Do towers and bookshelf sound different? I just thought it would look badass with two rtia9 and two rtia7
    I've heard that many times, but I don't really get it. Bottom line is, IMO, surround sound was designed, and works best, coming from above the listener's head. Speakers that can be mounted 6' to 7' off the floor create an ideal sound field. Can it also be done with another pair or two of floorstanders? Yes, if you must. And by must I mean, you have a very large great room (open architecture) with absolutely no walls to mount surrounds on.

    Now, a matching tower used as a center channel? That's a different story. Completely badass (and most certainly not a compromise) if you can pull it off!
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    VanDaMan wrote: »
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Why towers for surrounds? I realize in large rooms, that might be the only option, so maybe that's it. Get yourself the CSiA6 center.


    Be honest, I was thinking of towers would be better look then two bookshelf speakers. Do towers and bookshelf sound different? I just thought it would look badass with two rtia9 and two rtia7
    Towers have larger cabinet volume, and so are (usually) capable of more bass response; that is not to say bookshelves can't have good bass.

    If you have corners behind the listening position where you can fit towers to be used as surrounds, maybe flip them around so the drivers face the corner? That way the sound will reflect back into the room and not be localized. Just something to try,
    I have no idea if it will sound better though.

    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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