DENON/MARANTZ ATMOS SETUP GUIDE | 5.1.2 | 5.1.4 | 7.1.2 | 7.1.4 | Emotiva
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Күн бұрынDENON ATMOS SETUPS | 5.1.2 | 5.1.4 | 7.1.2 | 7.1.4 | Emotiva BasX External Amp
In this video, I go over many different Atmos configurations and how to set them up using the Denon AVR-X4700H. That includes needing to use an external amp with several different configurations! Yay! Check it out!
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:21 - 5.1.2 Setup & Advice Overview
7:06 - 5.1.4 Setup
8:56 - 7.1.2 Setup
10:30 - 7.1.4
12.58 - Detailed External Amp Setups
18:34 - Outro
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DISCLAIMERS
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@dandricchikote4483 3 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'm 62 and never had a fancy receiver until I recently bought a Denon X2800H 7.2 (half price btw). Didn't have a clue how to set it up. Clear directions even I could follow. You da man!
@ealanosborne 3 күн бұрын
Hooray! So glad I could help! 😊🎉
@kevinpatrickburke 3 жыл бұрын
Hay Ealan, just wanted to thank you for taking the time to shoot this vid. I took receipt of the Denon A-110 roughly 8 weeks back. I had been having issues attempting to properly set up the 7.1.6 After watching your video, I now understand the required path to take to tell the amp I wanna use two mono blocks for my main L/R fronts. After weeks of pulling my hair out (and there is not much of that left at my age) I finally get it. The A-110 is a full onboard 13.2 capable AVR but my main fronts are rated at 300W and the Denon can only reach half that, so I picked up a set of QUAD mono's with a max out of 500W. Finally I get to appreciate the capabilities of the B&W's I own. Thanks again. Yours Kevin from Glasgow/Scotland/UK
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Kevin, it’s moments like these that make my efforts worth while with this channel. I’m so glad that I could help clear up any confusion. I had to get help myself at first, so I thought I’d pay it forward and explain what was explained to me. Thanks again for your compliments. Seems like everyone who has taken the time to comment from across the pond has been so kind. Cheers. 🙌
@paulorigon5574 2 жыл бұрын
You are very knowledgeable and the way you explain is so engaging (and funny ) that things become much easier to understand. Thank you very much!
@rubjim2 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. This was broken down so nicely for us novelists. My system is working exactly as I hoped. You are so appreciated.
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Ruben! 😊
@robwatumd 11 ай бұрын
@@ealanosborneplease give us a video about fine tuning the audio settings
@mumeh 2 жыл бұрын
Ealan, I never comment on KZfaq videos, but this video was so insanely useful that I just had to post a thank you. IMHO, this is actually useful for TWO sets of people: *Folks looking to configure a complex home theater system with one of the newer receivers *Folks trying to decide which mid-high end AV receiver to buy who are concerned about how the signals are routed if they do not have enough amplified channels on the receiver Well done, and by the way, you probably saved me $500+ because I now know how I can get away with a 9 channel receiver even though I plan on powering 11 channels (I have external amps, but wasn't sure how it would let me configure them). Awesome video.
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Martin, thanks so much! Your kind words keep me motivated to continue helping those out there getting into home theater! The film industry has changed, so we all deserve a dope audio experience when being entertained at home! 😄🤘
@cmammen 2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely the best helpful informative and straightforward hi-fi instructions for the average and more advanced guy Coming in a step-by-step digestible package. Kudos to you!
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Chris! 🤘
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
@@ealanosborne awesome content!! Do you have a video explaining how to connect my floor stage(5 spkrs) to external amps and have my 4 height atmos speakers be powered by the Denon? Not sure if this is possible. I might need to get another external amp because of the “all or nothing” “pre amp” mode where the Denon only processes the channels. Thank you in advance for your response. I’ve been having so much trouble looking for a video explaining how to do it
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
@@ealanosborne I just watched the end of the video again which explains my question. Thanks again for AMAZING and detailed content. 🙌🏽
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
@@raymondayala5355 Yeah, man! Choose 11.1 Amp Assign, assign the front L/R for the pre out, and then your center and surrounds pre outs will just be “on,” ready to have their signals sent to an external amp. Then the AVR’s internal amps will power the heights. 🤘
@raymondayala5355 2 жыл бұрын
@@ealanosborne thanks man! I appreciate it.
@lordwalthour3229 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is the exact setup I am upgrading to! The Denon and the Emotiva for my front and center speakers which are Paradigm Studio 100's. You probably saved me hours of configuration setup! This is one of the best videos explaining why to select small speakers so you adjust the crossovers. Great explanation on setting up all the speakers. Thanks Again.
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@lordwalthour3229 2 жыл бұрын
@@ealanosborne I have a question that I could not find in your other videos. I have an apple tv 4k and a Roku Ultra box. I have a projector that does Not support ARC or EARC. I have upgraded my HDMI cables to 2.1. I plan on purchasing the Denon which supports EARC. Can I get Dolby Atmos and other Lossless audio from my streaming boxes without having an EARC connection on my projector?
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
@@lordwalthour3229 As long as you’re plugging your streaming devices directly into the Denon, ARC or eARC won’t matter, since you’re basically using your projector only for picture, not sound. 👍
@lordwalthour3229 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Again Ealan! I thought that might be the case I just could not find any info anywhere on how it works. So in other words the apple tv has the decoding build into the box and all the HDMI inputs on the denon will decode them straight from the apple tv or roku. Thanks!
@brianhart6978 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ealan. Very informative; loved the paired use of the interface in the AVR to explain the set up options.
@Wibb14 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a DENON and this is an amazing breakdown of the different configurations for speaker setups. I so needed this video! Thanks!!
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! 🤘
@jforero28 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Marantz 6011 and just got the basx a7. With a 7.1.4 setup.. this is the exact video I’ve been looking for!! Thank you!!!!! I can’t wait till I am able to hook everything up
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! What a setup you have already ! I’m so excited for you!
@troypham 2 жыл бұрын
Youre awesome mr Osbourne. I am trying to figure out how to do the amp assign on my denon 6700 and I searched youtube and saw your video. Very detailed explaination coming from you even, better than Denon technical help themselves, and I understood how to it up. You dont sound like a broken record at all because I would have rewind and listen to you explain it again anyway. Thanks again Mr. Orbourne. Tri Pham from San Jose, CA
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Awww, that’s great to hear. Thanks for your kind words. 🙌
@MrMtr999 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for this video! This is the best explanation on how to setup and configure speakers ever. The small speakers configuration is priceless, people still complain why they have no bass in their system need to watch this video about crossovers . I bet a ton of people still configure large and have no bass! Thank you so much👍
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! 🙌🤘
@MrLetitbeez 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Aalan! Your input is much appreciated.
@Ausseke 3 жыл бұрын
" that was my cat " could have fooled me , I turned around and thought " How did my cat get back inside? ". Great video, I have a Denon AVR-3700 and I never thought to go back and check the settings after running Audyssey, I am so glad I did . :)
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I learned that the hard way. “Wait, why does something seems slightly off now? …Damn you Audyssey!” 😄
@calibre00 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, nailed it with this one! Im no newbie when it comes to this stuff, but those Denon amp assign settings are definitely confusing... this really helps!
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! No prob! 🙌
@angelophilipteruel7576 2 жыл бұрын
Great help! Just purchased and set up my denon 4700h yesterday!
@Nick-bc2lm Жыл бұрын
Been following along with your Costco speaker bundle, and going from there up to the 7.1.4 system. This was a great how-to video. Starting off with a 5.1.2, then as more comes in, will be a 7.1.4 final setup along with an external emotiva 5 or 7 channel amp. This was an easy to follow guide on setup. Glad I found this pretty quickly tonight while searching.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad I could help in this journey! 😁🤘
@SuperSteamengine Жыл бұрын
i am currently on 5.2. planning for 5.2.2 set up. Does it really worth it ? going for a Top front set up. Thanks
@gordoa172 3 жыл бұрын
Your video is a great tutorial and your delivery of information is awesome! Well done brother!
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! 🙌
@AZNAV8R 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ealan, most informative video I have come across as far as speaker setup for the Denon receiver. I have recently ordered the DENON AVR S760H to replace my current receiver in my home theatre, though I cannot figure out what would be the best speaker configuration to go with in settings. My speakers are installed as follows in my theatre: 1 Sub 1 Center Front in wall speakers Mid Ceiling in wall speakers Rear in wall speakers Two option dilemma: Option 1: Set ceiling speakers as the Surround Speakers L/R and set the rear speakers as Surround Back L/R Option 2: Set ceiling speakers as Top Middle L/R and set rear speakers as Surround Speakers L/R I have been racking my head on this and your video is the closest and best I have found to solving this dilemma. Thanks and keep up the great work! Subscribed!
@cmsweitzer1 2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered this same receiver! Appreciate the vid!
@Dingo-de7yu 7 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you once again Ealan! I'm setting up my Home Theater with a Marantz av7706 paired with grateful
@ryand8551 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you so much!
@nekerrivera 2 жыл бұрын
I’m receiving my new basx3 soon and I was going crazy thinking about how to do the configuration and thanks to this video now I know to do it. I’m so glad that I subscribed to your channel.
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Awww, that’s great to hear! Glad it helped! 🤘
@nekerrivera 2 жыл бұрын
@@ealanosborne I have the basx7 and my rear surround speakers and four Dolby Atmos in ceiling are connected to it. But I didn’t know that I have to do that configuration to pre-amp my rear atmos speakers, I was missing so much and I didn’t knew it
@AexoeroV 2 жыл бұрын
How do you like the Emotiva BasX amp? Does your speaker sounds much better with the external amp than with the internal amp of your receiver?
@bigw281 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u for teaching us!
@jasonwatkins4277 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have a Marantz SR6014 and will be hooking up an Emotiva Bax5 very soon. Will be running a 5.2.4.
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You’re gonna love that setup! 🙌
@jarihakala950 2 жыл бұрын
This was perfect! Thank you!
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! 😁
@TrogdorElite6 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome instructions! Thank you!
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@greenmarine5 7 ай бұрын
I have an Onkyo tx-sr494 and this video helped me so much in properly setting the receiver up for atmos huge thumbs up, My system now sounds amazing with movies and music. On another note, so glad I don't live in an apartment so I'm able to truly enjoy window shaking movies.
@ealanosborne 7 ай бұрын
Oh nice! Yeah, a lot of the principles are the same, so I’m glad you were able to follow along, even with the Onkyo menu system! 🎉
@Babumoshaaai 3 жыл бұрын
Your sense of humor is 👍🕶😇
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks! 😄
@cableguydan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ealan. My BasX A3 is due for delivery within the hour, so this is perfect timing. :-)
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Whoa cool!!! 🤘
@ProjectSOG 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you!
@iyona14granturismogt6gtspo7 2 жыл бұрын
You are the only person to show this in detail!!!! Including Philip from Sound United!!!!!!! Thank 😊 you!!
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!!! 🙌
@AM2PMReviews Жыл бұрын
This helped me a lot I originally set up my Klipsch 5.0.2 system with my Denon 760 H AVR but I set the front Dolby up firing speakers accidentally to high wall mounted Dolby speakers. So I couldn’t really hear them cleanly. Now it’s way better and I put some extra db on the center channel and it’s way better.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Hey that’s great! Glad I could help! 😁🤘
@sjsphotog 3 жыл бұрын
fantastic. I was exactly asking while watching what about using a 3 channel amp (like the Emotive Basx A3) for powering the front stage. Great walk thru. I wish they made it easier to setup and walk thru. they need an app to do step by step. keep up the good work
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 🙌
@brents.2501 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best video guide for connecting an external amp. I have a Denon X4700h and just got a BasX A3. This is perfect!!! Thank you!!
@chrisbakerphotography4017 Жыл бұрын
I resorted to the manual and got very confused. Thank you so much for this video which makes it oh so clear now.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Ah, that’s great to hear! Glad I could be of assistance! 😀🤘
@calvinko805 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for breaking the secret on this confusing set up. Now, I have to go buy an external amp.
@Ruben-zz3ph 2 жыл бұрын
Been having this Denon - AVR-X4700H for about 3 months and I just got my 9060 Def tech home theater system almost done just added 2 rear sound speakers deftech 800 just missing my atmos ceiling firing speakers this video will help me fix my setup sounding awesome it would've taken me days to figure it out on my own
@thezerastora 2 жыл бұрын
Really great job, really great job.
@briankuhn7100 2 жыл бұрын
Great information. Wish you would of kept going. Showing the cable/tv hookup and connections.
@robertwilson9590 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! This will save me a lot of time when I set up my 7.2.4 system. Just curious, how did you come up to speed on setting up yourAVR? Did you do research online or follow a manual?
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, first I did online research, followed the manual, and even THEN I consulted with my buddy Techno Dad to make sure I understood it correctly. 😄
@robwatumd 11 ай бұрын
Ealan, thanks so much for your content, you’ve accelerated my learning curve dramatically. Could you do a video on fine tuning the audio adjustments of the denon, MultiEQ, surround modes, parameters, etc.?
@ealanosborne 11 ай бұрын
I’ll see what I can do! 🤘
@vashranoid 2 ай бұрын
Late to this video but I had my Denon x3800h set to 7.1 (bi-amp); followed your suggestion and it seems to be working a lot nicer now :)
@ealanosborne 2 ай бұрын
Yay! Glad I could help! 🎉😊
@lioncrab88 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you! Question - for my 5.1.4, my 4 height speakers are in ceiling. 2 above my listening position (middle per your guide), and 2 more behind those. The Denon layout doesn’t account for top middle and top rear as a grouping, just top middle and rear height (mounted). Would this option still work for my speaker positions? Thanks again!
@antoniotaylor6300 Жыл бұрын
Good morning Elan, you have done great job breaking down each configuration. I purchased the Denon 6700H 2 weeks ago and my question that I have for you with my 7.2.4 setup. I'm using the 11.1 setup but for some reason I can't get sound from my front & rear ceiling speakers nor from my surround back wall speakers but when I ran the Test tone I heard sound coming through all of the speakers. I haven't ran Audessy yet, should I or is there some other issue. I'm running HDMI ARC from my to the receiver... HELP !!!
@josemunoz7368 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@jamesmiller2317 Жыл бұрын
Mission accomplished. The external amp is working (LCR channels). Later I'll check to see if those (3) internal amps are truly turned off. But for now, I'm overjoyed knowing the 3-channel ext. amp is in line, getting a signal and working. Did a quick pink noise test and while the LCR remained at the same volume level, I was able to lower the gain on about 5 of the remaining 8 channels a bit and still reach my target decibel level at the main listening area. That suggests more power is being distributed to those channels from the AVR. Based on that point alone, there has been an improvement. (Tears of happiness 😊). Thanks again for your response Ealan!
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Hooray! So glad it’s working!
@IanTaylor-xd9yp Жыл бұрын
James, I have the same speaker/amp assign setup issue with my Denon AVR-X8500H with a 5 channel external amp. You say that you solved the config issue. Are you able to post the successful settings that you used? Did you the custom setting?
@jamesmiller2317 Жыл бұрын
@Ian Taylor Yes, I used the custom setting (Assign Mode). My apologies for the slow response, but to be honest, I forgot to check the settings yesterday. I took a couple of photos of the settings if you think that would be helpful. (But, I would need an email to send them to.) The only issue I've had so far is that I've picked up a slight humm whit the external 3 channel amp in line. The humm is only in the LCR speakers. So now I need a ground wire between my receiver and the smp. Otherwise I'm still very pleased with everything.
@IanTaylor-xd9yp Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmiller2317 I have since tried the custom setting (Assign Mode) and set Front, Centre, Surround in the Speaker column to "None". This was automatically selected. (This covers the 5 channel external amp: Emotiva BasX A5), then Surround Back to "Surround Back", as per the terminal connection; Height 1 and Height 2 to "Front Dolby" and "Rear Dolby" respectively. This seems to work well. I don't get any hum in the speakers with this config. Is this a similar setup to what you have and have you solved the hum issue?
@jamesmiller2317 Жыл бұрын
@Ian Taylor Yes, that is the same custom settings I used. The only exception of course is "Surround" as I only have a (3) channel external amp (OSD Nero XA3200), not a (5) channel. To hear the humm, I have to literally place my ear a few inches from the tweeter/ horn. I tried using different electrical outlets at first, but the humm only went away with the ground wire (problem solved). Otherwise, I'm very satisfied with the quality and sound of the amp. To me, it definitely made an improvement and I'm glad I made the change. I'm hopeful you'll experience a noticeable difference and are satisfied with the added amp.
@nnt6315 Жыл бұрын
This is really helpful. Thank you. Can you tell how to configure two separate speakers as zone 2 to stream independently on same exact Denon model.
@blacksheepYT515 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ealan - Loved this video. I would never have patience to make such a video, it's easy to understand. I have a dumb question ... I have a 7.2 + 6 atmos speakers (Front height, top middle and top rear). I have a Marantz SR8015 that will only allow for 11.2 channels of internal amplification. I see I can set the front or top middle to pre-amp, like in your 11.1 setup in my 13.1 choice. Instead of buying a 2 channel to power just top middle - the emotiva BasX-A3 makes more sense to get and do the front stage, given price diff between 2 and 3. So, do I just run RCA from FL, FR and C to the BASX-A3 and plug speakers in to it? Will Audessey still recognize my center is being powered by the BasX-A3? Another way of asking - I don't see an option to set amp assign for center to pre-out specifically, or does that not matter. Looks like you did the same, but unsure if Audussey will pick that up. The other weird part with the 13.1 channel setup is that, the software will not let me change the height 3 speaker from height speaker to a top speaker, its greyed out completely. Don't know how much that matters or what option I have, but annoying! Sorry for being long-winded! Hope my question makes sense - thanks in advance!
@Ledge.Limited.Collectibles 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks
@arielstereo5484 4 ай бұрын
Amp assignment is a must prior to Audyssey, but there is no need to set the crosovers, speaker size prior because Audyssey will take care of all that. The changes happen manually after running Audyssey if needed.
@rafacq 4 ай бұрын
I learned the hard way!
@sureshbalaji6791 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Great video that answered my question. If I am assembling my amplifier from a local seller, Will I be having an option to use this interface in a manual assembling setup from my local seller? If yes, How do I specify my requirement to him?
@kavinsiva1634 2 жыл бұрын
😀damn man that was the most informative video
@zelko0768 2 жыл бұрын
Great info. After seeing this I realized that I should Plug my center straight into the A3 instead of Avr. Would I need to recalibrate if I do this?
@crazydwarfer Жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for the video. If we are talking about the Denon AVC-X3700H specifically. Are you sure that when you are connecting 5 channel amplifier, the AVR disconnects the internal AMPs for the corresponding connections? Because the Manual states that they are disconnected and turned off ONLY if you choose the Amp Assign to full Pre Amp. Can you be wrong here? Just trying to fully understand if I can connect 5 channel amp to power my bed layer and use AVR's amps to power the SBs and 4 Height Channels. Thanks.
@okonemorecoffee2678 3 жыл бұрын
Great video sir. If you had a 7.1.4 set up with a BasX A7, do you think it would be better to run the 4 surround speakers to the amp, or the 4 height speakers. Would the AVR be better off handling the 4 heights or the 4 surrounds? Thanks for a great video.
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’d go with the AVR handling the height channels, since they’ll require the least amount of power, given that their effects are usually more subtle. 👍
@Wurlyscope 23 күн бұрын
Excellent video, thanks
@ealanosborne 23 күн бұрын
You’re very welcome! 😊🎉
@junflores7143 Жыл бұрын
Hi Elan. I’m planning to build my home theater. I will be using 4 elac b62.0 for front and back and elac center speaker. I will also be using 4 ceiling speakers. And 1 subwoofer. I don’t have a receiver yet. I am mulling between Pioneer Lx505 and Denon Rz50. Can you give me advise on choosing the receiver? Thanks
@Coffeedad 2 жыл бұрын
That was good info
@kobaltstaub287 9 ай бұрын
I was going to buy a monolith M2100X 2 channels 2X90W (Emo's are hard to get in Canada) since what I saw in the Denon 3700X diagram was only fronts or surround back with a 7.1.4 layout, but with your video, I know I can buy a M3100X 3 channels 3X90W to hook up all the front spread to it. So I don't know if I should thank you or curse you for the difference in price lol ; ) Great video 2 thumbs up.
@ealanosborne 9 ай бұрын
Haha! You’re…welcome? 😁🎉
@krzysztofpawaowski3713 Жыл бұрын
Dziękujemy.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Samozrejme! 😁🤘
@blackbond-007 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was wondering how i could assign for my 3 channel external amp. 🙏🏾
@sportcomputerservices6438 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this. Cleared some stuff up! Just wondering your opinion… is it worth doing 5.1.4 if the rear in ceiling speakers can only get 50cm behind your ear position… (same as rear surround) or should we just stay with 5.1.2? If only running 5.1.2 is it best to just keep front height rather than front mid? Any help greatly appreciated!
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
5.1.4 will always be better than 5.1.2, just because it means you're literally creating a 3D cube that audio objects can be placed throughout. Make sense? So even if your rear heights aren't too far behind you, it's still worth it. :)
@robertcathcart2560 10 ай бұрын
Great video, Ealan! I’ve got a Denon x4500h and I am going to add an OSD Nero 5 channel external amp. I have a 7.2.2 speaker configuration. Can I use the OSD amp to power my LCR speakers and top front speakers?
@NatarajanGanesan Жыл бұрын
I have all ceiling speakers pre installed. Got an AVR-760H and trying to figure out connections from the bunch of wires hanging out of the walls
@krakurt1 3 ай бұрын
Great information Thanks
@ealanosborne 3 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! 😊🙌
@waterbuddy92 2 жыл бұрын
on the 1700h receiver, can i run 5.1.2 in the house and also 4 outdoor speakers or do i need another amp to run the outdoor zone? tyia
@5thpixel Жыл бұрын
thank you VERY much!
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! 🤘
@solera2008 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Question for you. I have the AVR-X6700H setup as 11.1 (7.4.4). However, I just got a 2 channel amp that I would like to use to power the left/right back surround speakers. What do I need to do in the Amp Assign and speaker config screens to make it work? Thanks.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Hmmm…I think you might be out of luck here, just because of software limitations. As soon as you select the 11.1 Amp Assign (which you need to do since you’re running 7.x.4), it automatically assumes you want to power Front L/R or Rear Heights with that external amp. 😬 The only way to externally power Surround Backs is if you ALSO power either Front L/R or Rear Heights
@NTBS 6 ай бұрын
hi i enjoy your video very much, i have a kilpsch 5.1.4 dolby atmos built in speakers with klipsch r600 (2) towers & a denon avr-x1700h 7.2 reciever. what do you recomend for the settings sir?
@highland-oldgit 2 жыл бұрын
Right ho. Here's one for you. I'm going to use the zone 2 outputs to my Audiolab 6000A stereo amp (which can be run as a power amp) and this will drive the front speakers and subwoofer. Is there a configuration that allows me to run the Audessy sound setup with this ?
@sooknandannishan Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I been looking for a video like this for a while now. Planning to do either a 5.2.4 or 7.2.4 set up. I have a room that's 4mx4m that I am planning to set up my home theatre but still undecided which speaker config is best for this room size. Keen to hear your thoughts?
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Since your room is a square, might as well do a cube - 5.2.4. Typically a 7.2.4 works best in a rectangle. 👍
@6jsalva 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ealan great video as always just one question I have 7.2.2 how do you get all the three options together like Dolby Atmos DTS-x and aura 3D
@ealanosborne 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not the most well-versed in Auro 3D, but my understanding is that having only 2 height channels is just an Atmos and DTS:X thing. Auro 3D is based on a dome or box shape, so you’d have to have speakers above every LR Front, and LR Surround. Does that make sense? Here’s an article going over Auro 3D speaker layouts: www.lifewire.com/auro-3d-audio-4100014#auro-3d-audio-speaker-layout-options
@6jsalva 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much bro I will look into it
@Petersonmgee 2 жыл бұрын
I have mounted ceiling speakers in between the TV and listening position… I thought that was Top Middle, but it doesn’t seem so… should I remount them as front height?
@DevonRegan Жыл бұрын
I have a Marantz 6013 with 3 monoblocks running my front stage. They simply worked by plugging in the RCAs, I didn’t have to enable anything, your guide seems to indicate otherwise, am I missing anything by not doing this extra step?
@corybutler5261 Жыл бұрын
Thank You. Thank you. Thank you. Perfect
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Thank YOU! Glad I could help! 😁🤘
@montrealdennis121 Жыл бұрын
Ealan, I have an 8500 HA Denon with 10 in ceiling speakers. I have my LCR driven by a 3 channel bryston. Can’t seem to set it up properly. Could you do a video please. Thank you. Great videos!
@cormorant28 Жыл бұрын
Hi Elan. Great video, thanks a million. I have a Denon X3700H and a 7.4.2 configuration, ie. 2 front towers, 1 center, 2 surrounds and 2 surround backs, two subwoofers, and 4 ceiling speakers. I need an external amplifier to fire up my height 2 speakers. But I have an old Sony STR-DN1060 that works perfectly. Can I use the additional av receiver as my external amplifier? If so, how can I make cable connections?
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the kind words! 🤘 To answer your question, no, unfortunately. You would need a higher end AVR that is equipped with a 7.1 multi-channel input section (typically used with SACD or high end Blu-ray players that might have a better DAC than your AVR). Otherwise, you would need to get a good ol’ fashioned external amp. Emotiva BasX amps are a great value, OSD and Outlaw Audio too.
@simonmarshall4514 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this guide together…actually, all your videos are pretty handy as I’m just starting out! If I’ve got this correct, I need to reconfigure my speaker settings. I have a 5.1.2 setup. I’m using a pair of SVS prime elevation for rears mounted horizontally on the side wall (thanks for the SVS PE video for that tip!) and I have a pair of Dali C1’s mounted at ceiling level next to seating position as Atmos heights. But I think I now need to change the confit because on the setup screen it shows them as upfiring on top of the rears? I think you’re suggesting these need to be changed to top/ceiling. Right?!? 🤔
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Correct. “Dolby Sp” assumes they are upward firing. You would need to assign the Atmos speakers as front height or top height. 🤘
@stephenpollard3818 2 жыл бұрын
Having just picked up my AVC-X3700h, this video is brilliant to setup my amp. I am getting slightly confused with the crossover in my system. The speakers and info from the manuals are... Fronts B&W LM1 - 65Hz to 22 Hz Crossover - 3.5Hz Centre B&W LCR600 S3 - 48Hz to 42Hz Crossover - 300Hz, 4kHz Surrounds B&W VM1 - 65Hz to 22 Hz Crossover - 3.5Hz Are these crossover settings correct??? Thanks Stephen
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Oh! I can see how that might be confusing. The crossovers you listed are within the speaker itself, so that’s the frequency at which it splits between high and low frequencies regarding the speaker’s own tweeter and woofer. A crossover in a home theater system has to with where the speakers’ frequency output ends, and where the subwoofer takes over. So with your LM1 speakers working with the X3700H, for example, I’d set the crossover to 80 Hz, since you want to be about 10-20 Hz above their lowest frequency output (which is 65 Hz). Make sense? 😀👍
@ozkronos Жыл бұрын
If I have. 5.1.4 system with surround back and no side surrounds speakers, will I be able to power all my speakers? Do I loose 2 channels by having to setup 7 bed layer speakers and then turn of the side surrounds? Great Video!
@cameronwong7608 Жыл бұрын
I was planning on buying the Costco 5.0.2 Klipsch Dolby Atmos set and then adding additional 4 ceiling speakers. Will the Denon amp speaker config tool allow me to take that into consideration (having upfiring speakers AND ceiling speakers)?
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Yes. The software does distinguish between the two. “Top or rear/front height represents mounted or in-ceiling, while “Dolby speaker” represents upward firing. 👍
@peterharman8466 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Ealan, thank you very much for using your time and effort in making this video it's very helpful and informative but here's my question, I gave a denon x4700 h and an emotiva basx a5 I am considering a 5.2.4 and if I can I would like to add 2 back/rear speakers behind my seating position L/R is this possible with the equipment I have? I intended to power the front lcr and rear surround using the emotiva a5, is this possible please? Oh and my height speakers are nothing fancy or mega expensive they are sony surround sound speakers. Will this work? Huge thanks again for your time. Peter
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
That’s definitely possible. And at the start, don’t worry about which speakers your using for height channels, as long as it sounds good to you. 😃 As long as you use the 11.1 software assignment, set Floor to 5CH + SB, and set the Pre Out to Front, you can power your 5 bed layer speakers with the A5, and power the rest of your speakers with the internal amps of your x4700h. 👍
@starstreak007 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to have a front L/R, Center, Rear back L/R , 1 sub. AND atmos (bounce)? Because I have 7 speakers and 1 sub. And my surround back L/R are mounted on the back wall so I can't move them.
@ronalddecelis1944 2 жыл бұрын
Hi EalanI got the 3700 Denon and I am adding the Basx a3 to power the front stage.My configureation is 5.2.2 for now but be adding 2 more in ceiling speakers.So how can I connect the power amp to use the preouts of the avr I saw your video and only the right and left channels are greyed out What about the center channel how does it uses the preout to the power amp.Thanks and very useful videos.👍
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
The center channel doesn’t gray out. It’s just automatically ready for a signal if you happen to plug in an RCA cable into its pre out. Just the front L/R or Rear Height need to be actually assigned if you’re using a combo of internal and external amps. 👍
@ronmarra6651 2 жыл бұрын
Very very well explaned I bough emotiva basx 2 and basx 3 and didn't hear anything any better but i didn't know that the set up was so confuseing how would i set up basx 3 for lcr basx 2 for surround thank you for this very valueable lesson have the basx 3 set up but dont know how to get the 2 set up for thr surround thank you thank you thank you Ron
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome, Ron! 🙌
@MrJgaviles Жыл бұрын
Not sure the 7.2.4 configuration I want to setup was completely covered. I’m buying the MarantzCinema 50 or Denon 4800 and interested in using the Emotiva BasX A7 to power the 7 surround (bed) speakers. I would like to use the integral amplifiers for the 4 ceiling Dolby Atmos speakers and a pair of 2nd zone patio speakers. Is this configuration possible?
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
I think it is possible, although I believe the only caveat is 7.2.4 takes up all its processing power, so you wouldn’t be able to watch a movie AND listen to something in Zone 2 simultaneously. But that’s probably not going to be an issue for most. But yes, you can connect an A7 to power your bed layer speakers, and use the internal amps for your heights. It would be the 11.1 amp assign mode, 5 Ch + SB, 4 heights, and assign the front L/R to be powered externally (via pre outs).
@moosebite1603 Жыл бұрын
Let me start by saying i really enjoy your videos. I currently have an old 5.1 system and want to upgrade to a 9.2. Does it sound better to run a 5.2.4 with the 4 height atmos speakers or a 7.2.2 since i currently don't have any side surrounds and put the 2 atmos directly overhead?
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
5.1.4 will ultimately perform better with Atmos effects in general, since having 4 speakers up high creates a true 3D cube of audio surrounding your listening position. Since Atmos and DTS:X are object-based codecs, having a cube to place those objects in is what the mastering engineers intended, so you’ll get better results that way. 🤘
@gjman1972 2 жыл бұрын
Hi great video question please if you don’t mind. I just finished setting up my home theater and I’m first running a Sony A90J 65 inch OLED, my question is I’m using a Denon 3700h receiver with two Klipsch RP-800F’S front speakers and two R-41sa’s as the height speakers which are mounted to the wall on each side of the tv cause I didn’t like when you place them on top of the floor speakers and aim it at the ceiling to get the overhead affect. I also have two Klipsch RP-600m bookshelf speakers on stands as the rear and I’m using the tv as the center channel until I get dedicated center speaker, there is a 10 inch woofer as well. Now the entire setup uses hard wired connections and I just bought two Denon 150 home wireless speakers and I would like to use them as rear height speakers to make it a 7.1 but so far I’m not seeing a way in the Denon setup to add two wireless speakers it only gives options for connecting more wired speakers. So is it possible to do this? Thank you so much
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Ah…looking at the specs online, it looks like the 150 wireless speakers aren’t designed to be integrated into a traditional wired home theater system. It can be a part of a whole house audio system for music streaming through HEOS technology, but that’s not the same. And the 150’s can be used as rear surrounds for the DHT-S716H sound bar, but not in a wired system. Just runs off different technology. Would be pretty awesome if it could be used within a traditional home theater, but the technology just isn’t there…yet? 🤷♂️
@philmoreton2784 Жыл бұрын
So if I configure Denon 4500h to 5.1.4 the Back channels are useless and cannot be assigned to a zone 2. That sucks
@firstrema9083 Жыл бұрын
do i need to have Dolby atmos speakers to be able to play Dolby atmos via airplay? My music center is a Denon AVR x3700h. It supports movies with dolby atmos. I use Tidal directly from my Iphone 13 pro max, or through the HEOS app. In both cases my AVR does not recognize music with dolby atmos. HEOS cannot play it at all.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
I believe HEOS does not support Atmos music, and only a Tidal HiFi Plus Account supports Atmos Music. Although it may only work with a wired connection, either plugging the phone directly into your AVR or through a streamer, like an AppleTV 4K. 🤷♂️
@rodgerkempisty4721 4 ай бұрын
Hello great info I have a Denon AVR X8500 HA How do I hook up a 3 channel amp and charge in the assign menu?
@ealanosborne 4 ай бұрын
How many speakers do you have in your system?
@rudine257 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative explanation! Thank you. I have one issue with my Denon AVR 4500. I Have set up to 5.2.4 (Atmos) everything works fine but I can't get sound from the front right and front left speakers. Any clue what I should look at? Thanks
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm…I’d start with the Amp Assign page, choosing 9.1 to ensure you’re not accidentally assigning a preamp to the front left and right. Then go to the Speaker Config page and make sure the front left and right show 2 active speakers. 🤷♂️ Hopefully that helps! 🤞
@rudine257 2 жыл бұрын
@@ealanosborne thanks a lot! I do appreciate your help. You are right... Somehow found that both speakers are assigned to preamp..now I need to find how to return it to normal. Thanks
@CineTechReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ealan I currently have a 5.1.2 setup…what configuration would I need in order to power all 5 floor level channels externally with the basX a5 and my Denon axr3700h powering my in ceiling speakers ?
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah…11.1 for amp assign, then assign the front L/R for the pre out, then the center and surround pre outs will just be “on,” also ready to send their signals to be powered by the A5 via RCA cables. 🤘
@consciouswebdesign396 11 ай бұрын
Having issues with eARC with my new LG Oled and Denon receiver. Atmos works well with apple tv although using native LG apps no Atmos.
@davidcochran2255 2 жыл бұрын
This video was amazing mate I all can say is i wish I bought a denon av receiver I got pioneer 9.2 av receiver the settings on it is basic and shit. Lol Denon got everything in there settings that I wanted for my home theatre setup
@robertnoah6336 Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a used denon 1804, should I factory reset it and reset everything? Thx.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
Yes. I would suggest that with anything used, if they haven’t performed a factory reset already. 🤘
@planb1861 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thank you! I'm new to the home theater game. I just bought 7.2 Denon AVR but would like to add couple more channels to it. I can purchase a 9.2 AVR but the cost jump very high from 7.2 to 9.2 AVRs. any recommendations on how I can add 2 channels in a cost effective manner? thank you.
@ealanosborne Жыл бұрын
No, sorry. 7 channel AVRs can only process 7 channels of audio (and up to 2 subwoofers). It’s only once you upgrade to the 9 channel tier that you’ll find AVRs that contain 9 internal amps, but can process a total of 11 channels with the help of an external amp (like the Denon X3700H). Not sure why manufacturers decided to do that to 7 channel AVRs, but that’s the way it is. 🤷♂️
@planb1861 Жыл бұрын
@@ealanosborne ok; thank you for the prompt response.
@josephgregory6063 2 жыл бұрын
I bought two sets of the Klipsch 5.0.2 package and 2 subwoofers from Costco. I want to set up a 7.2.4 but I’m not sure what denon receiver and or amps to get to power the system what would you recommend? would the 6700 denon work or is that too much power?
@ealanosborne 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm…that might be too much power for those little R-41m bookshelf speakers. I mean not to the point where it’ll make them explode, but just might wear them down a little too quickly. The x4700h can do 7.2.4 with the aid of a 2 channel external amp, so there’s that option, as well as a whole host of other 9 channel amps from Yamaha or Onkyo. Although lots of 9 channel receivers are out of stock, so I see how the x6700h is enticing. Strange times for lots of electronics with chip shortages and COVID shutdowns at shipping yards, etc…
@mikerightgdgfolk4539 2 жыл бұрын
great video what If I had an a5 and wanted to power the front three and the height two speakers?
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