Soundbar 50 question

fisherj
fisherj Posts: 1
edited March 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I am a newbie at this and I think I have already outsmarted myself. I have a Polk Soundbar 50 I am planning to use in my new surroundsound setup. I also have a pair of speakers built in the ceiling behind me. My receiver is an Onkyo TX-SR606 and I have a subwoofer. My question is - is it better to set the soundbar up and connect the rear speakers for a 7.1 setup, or should I use the Soundbar as front and center speakers and use the ceiling speakers as surround sound for a 5.1 setup? If 5.1, then how do I wire the Soundbar for that? Also, should I upgrade the speaker wires for the Soundbar? Thanks for any help.
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  • Mike21
    Mike21 Posts: 252
    edited March 2009
    Hi fisher.

    Welcome to the Forum.

    I recommend that you try it all 3 ways and see what you like the best. It won't hurt anything to do this.

    Mike
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  • dubradio
    dubradio Posts: 181
    edited March 2009
    FisherJ,

    Wiring configuration come in many shapes and sizes, I would recommend starting with just the surroundbar 50 wired as 5.1 with the subwoofer. Then add on the 2 in ceiling speakers, turning the system into a 7.1. And you really wont see any improvement by upgrading the wire to the SB.

    -Kyle
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