non powered 6.1

Willow
Willow Posts: 11,064
edited November 2004 in Electronics
why would a company say their receiver is 6.1 and the rear center is not powered? how does this work ?

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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2004
    It's not unusual. my old Pioneer Elite receiver was set up the same way. The receivers will process a 6.1 sound track, or even output a 7.1 signal. Having only 5 amplified channels keeps the cost down. No harm, no foul. you as the consumer/end-user just need to make sure that you are buying the equipment that meets your needs/expectations.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2004
    You have to buy an outboard amp for the processed, but unpowered channels.
    More later,
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