surround 4.0 system?

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Is it possible to use just 4 speakers for surround? Can receivers properly output to 4 or do you need the center & sub?

I listen to stereo music mainly but would like surround for dvds. I have floorstanders with two 8" subs which give me plenty of base alreaedy. I was thinking of getting a new receiver and just adding rear speakers. Would this work? Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[Gerrardasnails]

ToneLoce:
Is it possible to use just 4 speakers for surround? Can receivers properly output to 4 or do you need the center & sub?

I listen to stereo music mainly but would like surround for dvds. I have floorstanders with two 8" subs which give me plenty of base alreaedy. I was thinking of getting a new receiver and just adding rear speakers. Would this work? Any thoughts?

Thanks!

For me the two most important speakers in a surround system are the centre and the subwoofer. I have floorstanders that give good deep bass but my subwoofer transforms all my speakers. The centre gives you the sound of all dialogue and is utmost important.

 

[John Duncan]

It will work though - set the receiver to "Centre - None" and the centre dialogue will just come out of the front pair instead, which might be an acceptable compromise for you.