This might be a stupid question but...

[darrenconnor4]

I love my current high setup but I'm looking to buy an AV receiver and a 5.1 system..... The question is as there are 4 plugs in the back of my Hifi speakers can I plug 2 into my Hifi amp and 2 into an av receiver?

Also rather than buying new speakers can I use a set of MA BR1 I have lying around as the rear speakers?

Thanks in advance

 

[fr0g]

No you can't (well you can, but something might blow up!)

If you wish to use the HiFi amp, make sure you get an AV amp with pre-outs and connect those to the source inputs on the Hifi amp). You'd then set the amp to a specific volume and equalize the speakers, then make sure the volume is the same when you're watching TV. Some amps have a fixed volume for AV.

*edit, you'd leave your front speakers connected to the Hifi amp.

*edit, yes, the MA's would be fine, just add centre and sub.

 

[darrenconnor4]

Thanks. That really helps.

 

[darrenconnor4]

Could anybody recommend a good receiver for my needs?

Must have...

At least 3 hdmi inputs

Pre out for my hifi

Relatively compatible with monitor audio speakers

Thanks for the help

 

[Anonymous]

The Yamaha A810 would be a good watch with those speakers IMO.

 

[Anonymous]

The question is as there are 4 plugs in the back of my Hifi speakers can I plug 2 into my Hifi amp and 2 into an av receiver?

No, definitely not.

The 4 plugs at the back of your Monitor BXs are for bi-wiring the speaker cable, where the treble and bass frequencies are separated - hence the bit of metal linking between each pair that'll link them currently as a crossover if you're running it in single wired mode. Don't disconnect this metal linking unless you are going to bi-wire!

There's much more about bi-wiring out there, but if you want to get into it, then you might get a bargain at the Bristol Show this weekend. I picked up a ready-made QED Silver Anniversary Bi-wire cable completely fitted with banana plugs in 2 x 2.5 metre lengths for around £35 a few years back, a complete bargain and one I still use with my Mission M73s.