Enjoying Home Theater, Speaker Sets a and B

Enjoying Home Theater

Speaker Sets A and B

Speaker Set A: Main Room

Speaker Set B: Sub Room

TX-SR504/B, TX-SR8450, TX-SR504E specifications

Front left and right speakers

Center speaker

Surround back left and right speakers

Subwoofer

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.

*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.

Speaker set A	Speaker set B	Indicator		Output

	On			Set A: 5.1 channels
On	On	A	B	Set B: 2 channels
On				Set B: 2 channels
	Off			Set A: 7.1 channels
	Off	A		Set A: 7.1 channels
Off	On		B	Set B: 2 channels

	Off			No sound
	Off			No sound

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the lis- tener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

*While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low- Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

Corner

1/3 wall length

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Posi- tion them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

AV receiver

AV receiver

controller

controller

The Onkyo TX-SR504E, TX-SR8450, and TX-SR504/B are part of Onkyo's celebrated lineup of audio/video receivers, known for their superior sound quality, advanced features, and user-friendly interface, making them perfect for home theater enthusiasts.

The Onkyo TX-SR504E is a 7.1-channel receiver that supports multiple audio formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS for an immersive sound experience. It features 75 watts per channel, providing ample power to drive a variety of speakers, enhancing both dialogue clarity and dynamic range. The TX-SR504E includes built-in decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing users to enjoy high-definition audio from Blu-ray discs. Its advanced Audyssey 2EQ technology optimizes speaker placement and acoustics, ensuring that sound is balanced throughout the room.

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