5.1 to 7.1 plus outdoor

flldtt
flldtt Posts: 24
edited November 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Right now, my home theater is set up as 5.1. I plan on adding side surrounds to make it 7.1. I would also like to add a pair of outdoor speakers which can be operated independently. I understand I have a channel free on my amp to provide 200-300 watts but do not know if that can separate the left and right surrounds. How can I achieve my HT goal? I am a novice but appreciate all help that can point me in the right direction.

Dave
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    Does your living room have ample amount of space to support a full 7.1?

    Sometimes more isn't always better, and a congested 7.1 setup will sound worse when compared to a properly setup 5.1 system in the same room. I'd say, reconsider the 7.1 idea.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited November 2009
    flldtt, maybe I missed something, or I'm misunderstanding you, but you list an XPA5 and say you are running 5.1 right now. Where is this "free" channel on your amp?:confused: Do you have other amps? If I am reading everything correctly you will need 4 more chs. of amplification.


    edit.... I see you list the UMC1 pre-pro, do you have this or are you prepping for it's arrival?
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  • flldtt
    flldtt Posts: 24
    edited November 2009
    Apphd, you are right. I guess it was to early for me to think clearly. I am anticipating the arrival of the UMC within the next 2 weeks. Right now, the only thing plugged into the amp is the Lsi15's, and LsiC. The LC80f/x's are also waiting to be amped. The DSW is powered so I can skip the XPA-5, correct? This actually leaves to free amp channels. Thanks.
    Dave
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited November 2009
    Yes the DSW is a powered sub that has its own on board plate amp. That is your .1, you have (two) LSi15s and (one) LSiC, that's 3 speakers = 3 ch on your amp. So now you are at 3.1, add the (two) LC80f/x's using 1 ch of amp each and you are at 5.1 and you have no free ch left on the XPA 5.
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