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Dumb Question - 7.1 v 6.1 receivers

by RSpicko Feb 16, 2006 11:55PM PST

I'm considering the Denon AVR-3805 receiver. Says it's 7.1 with 7 discrete amps... In the lit it talks about all the ** 6.1 ** modes it has. So what gives? 7.1 or 6.1 ?

Think I'm just confused with terminology.
7.1 means a center, a sub, 2 front, 2 side, 2 rear, right? I know some amps have 6.1 meaning only a "center rear". So what's the story with the Denon lit?

Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Rich

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3805 problem solved

by stewart norrie Feb 17, 2006 4:13AM PST

I just bought my DENON 3805 with a 5.1 Allantic Technology 5.1 4200 speaker system MADE IN HEAVEN ok here goes, 6.1 is for one speaker in the rear 7.1 is for 2 speakers in the rear. I added 2 old Cerwin Vega speakers on the back wall set the amp to 7.1. and the sound is so involving and dynimac the two rear speakers really make a difference, Also did you have your 3805 callibrated using the mic? VERY IMPORTANT The calibration E.Q.s and balances all you speakers in closing On the face plate on the left side it shows your imput feed mono, stereo, and 5.1. great feature The only problem is it has so many features and took me days to figure everything out great choice also I own A DENON 2910 d,v,d player awsome picture quality good day stewart

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