Question by jiggaman: stereo system?
i am buying a stereo system but i don’t know what receiver i need. i want i multi room system with 4 or 5 speakers what kind of receiver should i get stereo or surround sound? do surround sound speakers have the ability to be mono?
i only need it for audio not video and it doesnt have to be surround sound just one or two speakers per room.
Best answer:
Answer by Gene L
Why would you want mono?
(although MOST systems do have a MONO button/option)
Why would you NOT choose Surround Sound (5.1, 6.1, 7.1) over Stereo (2.0) if you’re going to have up to 5 speakers (5.1)?
What you should be looking for is a Home Theater System that includes the Receiver and Speakers.
Asking a group of (100) people like might be here which is best would be the same as asking them their favorite cereal…you’ll get 100 different answers…
and it certainly starts with how much you’re willing to invest in the system.
Also, it’s NOT the speakers (Stereo or Surround) themselves that determines MONO but, the output on the Receiver going TO those speakers.
Receivers: How to Choose
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learningcenter/home/receivers.html
Which Home Theater System?
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Select-The-Right-Home-Theater-System&id=129661
http://www.bizrate.com/hometheatersystems/buying_guides/index.html
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