How to Add an External Amplifier to Your AV Receiver | Home Theater Basics

[@TechnoDad]

1:01 Why add an external amplifier? 3:57 Connecting an external amplifier 5:15 Denon 5:40 Anthem 6:04 Marantz 6:28 Onkyo 6:46 Pioneer 7:13 Sony 7:31 Yamaha

[@salemdunning5954]

Techno Dad Thanks so much for this video! Getting klipsch rp line and didn’t even know I need a boost until I got them. Is there a decent 3 channel amp you’d recommend?

[@blinkonceonsunday1325]

If I use bass management, would it apply to the pre outs when using an external amp?

[@rmari-sw4sm]

How do I hook up a power amp to a 2 channel 100 watt receiver without pre-outs? My receiver gets really hot after a few hours of playing loud music and then trips. I would like to add more power. Thanks,

[@Ed1Ward]

Does the auto calibration work using preouts?

[@gregsebree2726]

Sony

[@paulnaas2127]

Just purchased a Marantz 6014 amp and currently running a 7.2.2 system. Wanting to add 2 more height atmos speakers. I understand you plug into the pre out height 2 on the Marantz amp but where would you plug into on the external 2 channel amp. I also understand that you plug the new height speakers into the external amp and I’m guessing that you control the volume of the new height speakers from the external amp. Is the volume a preference that you control as needed? Thanks

[@JavonDGreen]

This is what I'm talking about right here Channa. This was/is the most confusing part to home theater. I think you did a fantastic job. For newbies like me being able to access your ebook and read in a bit more detail would be fantastic. I'm going to start contributing to your channel by purchasing merchandise and donating. I know I say it every video, but I really appreciate the info.

[@TechnoDad]

Awesome, thank you Javon!! Glad you liked the video!!

[@janja969]

Hello Techno Dad. This video is really nice and helpful, but I have a question about another DENIN X2400H that I own. In the instructions for connecting an additional amplifier to the device, it says to connect ZONE2 on the AVR to the AUX input on the amplifier, of course via an RCA cable. I would like to amplify only the front speakers like this, to get a better stereo sound when listening to music. Do you have any experience with this and can you tell me if I would get a better sound with a good amp than my DENON. So would the sound have the characteristics of this other amplifier? Thanks for your reply and I wish you all the best.

[@williamnegron4154]

Lots and lots of avrs without pre outs. Some sales representatives don't even know what an external amp is. Thanks for the video

[@TechnoDad]

You're welcome William!

[@aaronrojas5399]

HI TD, I'm little old school in this so my question is: Can you get the same loudness from 4 Elac Shelf speakers? Because I'm having a super tough time with this. The main speakers are loud and the second set is super weak and not even close in sound. I'm not using my ONKYO TX-RZ620 AVR with a TV only my Turntable. Maybe you know what I'm doing wrong. I'm also contemplating on getting the external amp because i have to crank this thing up past 50 just to get some volume.

[@johnorama6188]

I have a buddy selling 2 jvc home towers for 100. For both! 1976 jvc, wood

[@LuisRodriguez-su2qv]

What’s up Techno Dad! I was wondering if it would make a difference if you run Audyssey before or after hooking up the external amplifier? I just bought 2 Outlaw 5000 for my Denon 4400H and wanted to make sure I set it up correctly.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! There would be a difference. I would say connect the amps and then run room correction.

[@LuisRodriguez-su2qv]

Thanks Techno Dad! I’ll try it out tomorrow and see what happens👍

[@taxi615]

I was wondering since I just changed AVR's could I use my other AVR as a preamp?

[@jackbookerjr.3047]

You can...

[@taxi615]

@@jackbookerjr.3047 yeah lol Ive moved on long time ago

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

DAG this video is still up after 4 years. You are a legend Channa D.

[@TechnoDad]

You know it!

[@mafosa8519]

Great info. That’s what I did. Marantz sr8012. With a 3 channel 200 watt monolith amp. For the main stage. The amp fit my speaker requirements perfect. Running a 5.1.4 dtsx set up. Sounds better then my local theater. Again. Great advise!! Keep em. Coming! Larry

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks Larry! Sounds like you got a rocking setup!

[@jeffadams9699]

What are your front three speakers?

[@67herby89]

One question, if you have a receiver that outputs let’s say 100w per channel and you hook up a 100w 2 channel amp for the two front main speakers do you now have 200w for each of the 2 front speakers??

[@yourssincerely442]

i would like to know that too

[@na_98_45]

HELP please , i have ht7800 from onkyo and the av receiver do 100 w/ch 8ohm , so if I put an amp thats give 140 watt is that well be 240 watt total or only 140 w?

[@uprajsingh]

That would 140Watt per channel only for the amp that you have added. Its just that you will not be using the power of HT7800 as what is advertised is not entirely true. So if you use 7 channels of HT7800 it is not 100W/ch in reality .. it should be around 60 or 70w max :)

[@fariyazkittur7143]

Great video, learnt a lot from it. I have a specific scenario. For my 7.2.4 setup which currently has 2 Surround-BACK speakers, i want to add 2 more Surround-BACK. My AVR has option for pre-out the Surr-back, but how do i set this up with a external amp to send this audio to 4 Speakers?

[@jyharris]

Can I use an amp with my Denon AVR-X1400H? There's only a Zone 2 L &R and a sub out.

[@dewdorama]

Hi, can I use another receiver for an external amp? Or do I have to use an amp only? I hope that question makes sense. I have an older onkyo receiver that I'm not using right now. Thanks in advance..

[@FURognar]

Ultimately very efficient speakers will do the trick if you are doing a living room system or in a situation where you cant crank it. But in a dedicated room where you want to hit reference level, additional amps for the front sound stage is the way to go. Or even better...sensitive speakers AND plenty of power. The best of both worlds.

[@TechnoDad]

Agreed!!

[@timcorrigan]

Ooh… I was ***wondering*** what on Earth the Audiophiliac was going on about when-during one of his celebratory videos of the Klipsch RP600M bookshelf speakers (which I was convinced to acquire)-he made a comment in passing, while **celebrating** how easy they were to drive, that they would make use of the power “*if you had it*.” I had bought what is considered a “*powerful*” Onkyo receiver from a list of the Top Ten AirPlay 2 AVRs of 2019, to feed the “*power hog*” ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers Steve G. and the posse had convinced me to acquire not long before the Klipsch. I remain confident the ELACs will ***feast*** on the Crown XLi 1500, but I must admit, the much more sensitive Klipsch remained a source of curiosity.

[@shashidharhegde720]

Thank you for sharing the things, Can you please explain me about the "controls and settings on my AVR Marantz SR-6015, after adding the 3 Channels POWER-Amp to the preamps of my SR 6015 (Center, FL, FR ) . Whether the volume, levels and crossovers and Audessy settings of these 3 channels will be automatically bypassed or still continuous, any sound delay issues etc. Rest of the channels (surround and height) continuous to work as previous or stop? If I select pre-amp mode in " Amp assign' setting what happens?

[@acreppinstp]

My receiver doesnt have rca preouts. Can you just use your speaker wire from your regular output

[@patrickrosington1174]

No

[@Grobyck]

actually, yes you can. You need something called a line out converter, or LOC converter. An active one preferably.

[@TheJosa007]

I hope you can answer this question: My pioneer receiver model VSX-LX303 is a 9.2 channel. I want to connect an Stellar Gain Cell DAC, I am going to use the Analog Inputs of the Gain Cell DAC but what RCA outputs do I use on the Pioneer receiver. I have: VIDEO IN assignable 1- 2 and I am thinking that this is where I should connect the RCA cables coming from the Cell DAC. Thank you for your time.

[@Guiltless765]

I'm going external from my Integra DTR in the next couple days for my Cerwin Vega VE-15's..

[@Guiltless765]

Edit: Added 2 Crown XLi 1500's and another set of Cerwin Vega's.The AT-15's.Sounds fantastic.Thinking of adding a couple of 18" subs as well through a QSC GX5 I have stashed away.

[@johnorama6188]

I just got 2 Vega home towers, red foams for $75

[@ShoresOfHelll]

So the advantage of using preouts is either increasing power to FL,FR,FC or used to add more speakers using pre-outs right. Thanks.

[@TechnoDad]

Yes!!

[@matteup1502]

It would be beneficial to mention your reciever has to have preouts prior to going into any of that. Beginners come to these videos with little knowledge of how these things work and even though you mention preouts, you never specify that you cannot add an external amp without preouts.

[@ExitThisWayTv]

He actually did

[@paul692]

hi thanks for the info… i have a onkyo 6100 and would like to add an preamplifier which one would you recommend and how can i connect it . does the 6100 have preouts ? thank you.

[@michaelk.3436]

Techno Dad, will Audyssey room correction still calibrate correctly when you have your main speakers on an external power amp? (or any other speakers on an ext. amp)

[@510maddog]

I'd like to know this as well.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Sorry for the late response. Yes, it will calibrate correctly!

[@shayneduguay3323]

Was wondering. Do you have too assign the precut channels your using or does my denon automatically switch too the amplifier thnx

[@roadrash3791]

Just bought a Yamaha 3080 can’t wait to add an external amp

[@techocrazy]

Hey can we add Yamaha's professional power amps on Yamaha recievers?

[@BongLeach]

I have the same a/v unit, did you ever hook an external amp?

[@jamieboyd5208]

With the 3 channel power amp you listed, can you cut the centre channel off when listening to stereo music? Thanks 👍

[@TechnoDad]

That happens if youset your AVR to Stereo.

[@jonblaze431]

Love your videos,you explain stuff really simply and easy to understand,your channel is awesome,thanks

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you for watching!!

[@henryvaiotu230]

great informative video, i have an old Yamaha 5.1 AV Reciever, could i connect 2 surround atmos speakers to a vintage reciever ?

[@getbusy4399]

Didn't even see what you plugged into, your hand was in the way, and you're going way to fast

[@damondhorner1602]

This is great information. I have a Denom, 2700. I’m not pleased with the output of my turntable. Would this scenario work with 2 channel listening while also allowing my sub to operate properly?

[@TechnoDad]

I don't think the Denon X2700H has pre-outs.

[@damondhorner1602]

@@TechnoDad it does.

[@elrief1]

I like your video real informative!!

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Thanks!

[@charles0406]

@@TechnoDad very informative video. It looks like my av receiver does not have pre amp out i only see multi channel input at the back of my Sony str dg 920

[@VivekKumar-qi6in]

great video! thank you! quick question: is it possible to connect two 3-channel amps to one AV receiver to power 6 channels?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Yes, and it helps if the amps have trigger in and out so you can daisy chain the trigger output if the AVR only has one trigger output.

[@VivekKumar-qi6in]

@@TechnoDad perfect! Thanks so much!

[@joeypolanco8754]

This is the reason i fell in love with Power Amps ❤❤❤❤

[@gjr3rd]

joey polanco I will be going for Marantz SR7013 with Klipsch rp-8000 and rp-504c, will be adding emotixa xpa-3, would it be worth it? Other option would be a full 11 channel Marantz SR8012. Thank you.

[@iamasmurf1122]

None of these are poweramps

[@TheHoboWithAShotgun]

He I plan on buying a onkyo TX-RZ830 snd I was wondering if it was possible to use an older onkyo reciever as external amp to power 2 channels and make it 11 channel. If so how do I do it and when doing configuration of speaker setup on the TX-RZ830 how do I do the setting

[@dexking1]

Ugh... more wires... but cool video. Thanks.

[@lubomirkovar5737]

I am from Czech republic. thanks for your explanation. Have I understood well: the direction from "pre-out" to "main in" in a second amp?

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, pretty much

[@OMG_BeCkY]

"Ya know...ya know...ya know..." ::waves arms::

[@inspyrdbychet]

I have an Onkyo TX-DS676 and I'd like to use its center channel pre out to a CD input of a Sony AVR. The plan is to use a center channel speaker independently on an external amp to improve dialog when watching TV and movies. Will I be okay with doing this, or would the input voltage be too much for the Sony?

[@shybe007]

Great review. I am trying to get an external amp for my Yamaha TSR 700. I have a 5.1.2 setup. Could you please suggest an affordable and good external amp for my setup. Thanks.

[@chrisbow1776]

Great video, thanks for the easy explanation. A question though, please. I am getting a new Onkyo tx-rz50 soon to replace my older Onkyo TX NR 626 AV Amp, This video got me wondering if I could use my older AV Amp as a Pre-out to power the front speakers, or vice versa instead of buying a dedicated amp?

[@TheKidaldrin]

I have a pair of kef uni-q tower speakers. They’re 3 way 6ohms speaker. I’m having trouble connecting them to my Sony home receiver. It’s nothing like your denon, it’s a mid 90s receiver does it’s pretty simple. Every time I turn them up loader than 25 they cut off the receiver to protection mode. I would like to ask how you recommend me connecting the tower speakers to get the best sound.

[@johnorama6188]

So my 7.1 is running 7 plus 2 subs...living room ya dig? I ran all the audio cable through the wall so the audio is an outlet capable home. But I need to add a projector in the basement and surround sound attached to it and 3 or if not 2 more speakers outside

[@romanlewandowski9616]

I have a Marantz SR 8012 AVR and thinking of adding at three channel anthem MCA 325. to the Front stage but what degree of improvement would I get one to 5% 10% here in Australia we can’t bring amps home and test them and then take them back if we don’t like it so we rely on reviews like you to give us the good oil.

[@RonRhodesVO]

Do you have to do anything in the on-screen settings to stop the signal from going out the speaker outlets and get the signal to go through the pre-outs?

[@peted2300]

I have an onkyo nr646 and I'm currently running 5.1.2 atmos set up, and I love it. So I wanted to make it 5.1.4. My question is, can I add an 4 ch amplifier to my receiver and run 4 atmos speakers the upfire type. U think that would work. I really don't want to upgrade my receiver.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Pete! Unfortunately, you would need a 9 channel AVR. The NR646 is a 7 channel AVR and it does not process those other two channels. If you were thinking of staying with Onkyo, you could go with the NR787 (amzn.to/2DKK6a6) to setup a 5.2.4 system.

[@peted2300]

@@TechnoDad thanks, that's what I thought. I just got the nr646 like 2 months ago and already I'm thinking bigger and better. I guess this hone entertainment system has me hooked and upgrades are coming.

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, just find the right time to buy. Like when the new stuff comes out, just get the slightly older one at a great discount.

[@gjp33usa]

I have a Marantz 7011 and I just bought a Emotiva Audio A-700 BasX 7-channel Power Amplifier. I have 4 of these Klipsch RP-280F and this as my center speaker RP-450C and I have 2 of these RP-250S thinking about buying 2 more of them and finally 2 subwoofers R-115SW subwoofers. Would like to buy some ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos. How would you hook up all of this?

[@Manic.miner2077]

Does adding an external amp for the front stage give me better surround effects/performance? My setup Yamaha RX A6A, 7.1 kef R300x6@120w kef center speaker R600x200w. Thanks, I hope I’m not becoming annoying

[@rogeriosilva9166]

I have an old amp Denon PMA-860 can I connect it to my Denon AVC-4700H? Wanted to get more power on my front pair and connect my new turntable to the old amp. Thank You!

[@kloppsliverpudlians88]

So in this case, the left and the right speakers will be driven by the Parasound and the centre channel by the Denon?

[@TechnoDad]

Yes, I have another video about this as well - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpDEXmyLppmHsMU

[@richardgourlay5279]

hi Techno Dad..i have purchased the Denon 3600H which I have done 5.2.4....can I use the Sony strn d1080 to power the 4 heights and the denon to power the other speakers...if so , which cable do I use to connect denon to the sony….many thanks...from the UK...love all of your videos, mainly because im VIP, and you don't over do with the jargon...simple is best..thank you...

[@11thgenerationcorolla57]

Is there anyway i could use the receiver as a karaoke? Or is there a way to connect microphone to sing using a receiver.? Sorry i dont know much about it i really need your help. 🙏🏻

[@aarongregg9699]

whats going on Techno Dad? I have a pioneer elite sc lx 901 4k receiver. would you suggest i get another amplifier cause i am running 4 towers 2 powered that have 4 connecting posts for bi wiring 2 non powered but with 4 connecting posts, a giant center 2 giant surrounds and 2 atmos.. also should i bi wire those 4 towers? Thank You for your time

[@JadeB628]

I have a question. I have 2 AV receivers. my main one is an OLD Onkyo receiver. plus a pioneer receiver which I want to use as a preamp. to power 2 subwoofer. (since my Onkyo has only a passive subwoofer output. (same with the pioneer) the Onkyo is connected to a TV via optical cable. the pioneer also has optical in and out. (the Onkyo only has one optical input/ Coaxial digital input.) what would be the correct way to use the pioneer to power two subwoofers? Thanks

[@vhariharasudhan7215]

Hi man, can you explain what is timbre matching of speakers?

[@gustavonobrega2346]

silly question here. How about the subs? Should I add an external power amp for my subs?

[@onze5107]

Gustavo Nóbrega if your subs out weight your amp in power without one then yeah man (:

[@cheekydarky1]

Hi mate, I've ordered the Denon DRA-800H to power my x2 Polk audio TSX440t tower speakers and x2 powered subwoofers, both 8 inch. Will the Denon have enough power to make my setup play rock music, loud!!

[@jim_wiley]

Had to do a refresh re-watching of this video...I ordered a Monoprice Monolith 3X Multi-Channel Power Amplifier for my Denon 6500 for cheap ... even though I know how to install, I just needed make sure lol....you got to love KZbin....a video library at your fingertips....thanks for the informative video!

[@HadeZStudios]

My only question is, what configuration do I need to change or do I change it at all, say my main AV normally a 7.2 and I get a Amp, and run my LCR through preout do I have to change on the amp the configuration or does this still keep setting at 7.2 and no setting need to be changed besides the preout settings..so it stays a 7.2 through my AV and the amp only poweres the LCR everything else stays the same? 🤔🤔🤔

[@mattgiunt]

Thanks for this.When you use a separate amp for front three speakers does receiver still control the volume or do you end up with amp and receiver both controlling separate volume for speakers connected to them? When Im setting up a Yamaha YPAO calibration how do I do it it with my fronts and center connected to a separate amp? Thanks so much. Only used receivers for 30 years but with Polk 707 and 706 I need more power.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Matt, great question! With a power amp, you will only have one volume to deal with. There are two ways to look at it. If you run YPAO without the amp connected, and then connect the amp, the channels you're powering from the amp are going to be louder than the others. If you connect the amp and then run YPAO, everything will sound more balanced.

[@mattgiunt]

@@TechnoDad thanks so much. So it will be the receiver that controls the volume and you just ignore the volume control on the Amp?

[@designsinorbit]

Question for ya- my pre amp is a 90's Carver and obviously doesn't have any way to sense the signal for power from my receiver (so I will be pressing the power button every time). Do you know of a way to simplify this chance?

[@LesterPaul58]

So is there no amp assignment in the menu you have to do with this amp (Denon) to tell it you have a power amp controlling the front two speakers? I ask because I’ve done this and the amp setup for speakers still shows two front active on the Denon.

[@randybradley4151]

Here's hoping you answer my question seeing this video is older. If you wanted a 7.1.4 setup and you have the DENON with the same 9 channel power but need to add a separate amp for the final 2 channels. I want to power my height/atmos ceiling speakers but my amp only has pre-outs that read "fronts" can I still use the amp to power my height speakers if I select them in the Denon Speakers > Manual Setup > Amp Assign > Layout > Floor - Layout 5ch & SB and Pre-out Rear Height will it work or do I need an Amp that reads height channels on the back?

[@randybradley4151]

The reason why I want to power my height channels and not my front to speakers is because sometimes I don't want to have both units on.

[@TechnoDad]

What model Denon do you have? You should be able to change pre out from front to rear height.

[@randybradley4151]

@@TechnoDad Denon X4700H. So just in the settings on the DENON correct? Like I mentioned?

[@randybradley4151]

My amp has Fronts but if I have it setup up on my Denon AVR's settings as height option the sound should come out of the ceiling speakers correct?

[@SatheeshGopalan]

Hello Channa, I have a Denon 3700 AVR and a Outlaw 7X300 amp connected to my Klipsch speakers. I have 5.2.4 set up. I am using the 7 channels of the amp to connect the main 5 speakers and two of the height (Atmos speakers). Remaining pair of Atmos speakers are connected to the AVR. I bought an Adcom GFA-545 power amp 100 WPC @ 8 Ohms in the second hand market. Do you think I can connect the remaining two Atmos speakers to this amp? The Outlaw is connected via a trigger cable. This amp has to be powered directly I believe. Is there anything wrong in using two amps from the Denon 3700H AVR? Your kind reply will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

[@70grade37]

Question: Is it even worth it to "Duplicate" your surround sound for rear height channels for example using an external amp??

[@onebadbearonebadbear3496]

If I want to add power to my av, can I just use say an emotiva amp without a pre amp. Is a pre amp an absolute must. As I’m on a budget. Thanks for your help.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Your AVR will serve as the pre amp and the Emotiva will be the amp. Does your AVR have pre outs?

[@onebadbearonebadbear3496]

@@TechnoDad yes its a yamaha. It's a few years old I bought it to run with my 3d TV. It has wonderful sound. BTW just bought the klipsck RP 280F towers two of them as well as two svs PB 3000. . I also have two klipsch 625 towers a d the 525 center and a set of klipsch bookshelf for surround. All I need now is a reasonable price amp. Any suggestions.

[@jackbookerjr.3047]

Ok, I have a question. My Denon x6500h has all the preouts. I have 7.2.4 speaker configuration. I want a Monolith 3x200 amp for front stage Klipsch RF7s and RC7. What setting to I need to make in the setup menu, like amp assign etc, do I put it in eco mode? Do I need to set the volume on the receive to a certain level? After I connect it, I rerun the auto calibration right? Anything special there?

[@TechnoDad]

Hello Jack! If you are running all speakers just fine, then there are no settings to change in the AVR. Just connect the Amp the to AVR and then connect the speakers to the amp. Run room calibration again and you'll be set!

[@RealDiGiPHiX]

Hi there, i'm curious if doing this will stack the power the AV receiver normally sends on top of the power now coming from the powered amp or does the powered amp power replace the power going to the front channels altogether?

[@dwainsumpter123]

Hi just wondering can I pair a Mark Levinson no 27 power amp with a Yamaha RXA720 receiver. I’ve read you can hook up an external amp through the zone 2 output but I’m wondering will it work with the powerful ML No 27 power amp I currently received as a gift.

[@Bobbiemol]

Hi, I am planning to buy Onkyo TX-NR6050. Will it support to add addition amp and do the 5.2.4 setup

[@nickcontreras2595]

Hey techno dad! Quick question, so I purchase outlaw 5000x and like you suggested running the ear level channels to amp and leaving the rest to my sr6015 marantz. I have 7.2.2 set up, and in av menu assignable amps selected front only, visual menu shows amp logo assigned to front L/R. My question is how do I assign the center and sr L/R channel to amp in a front only assigned? I am new to external amp world, in my configuration display menu shows fronts as pre amps and the rest of av as active. So I am little confuse, please assist?

[@MrDmlive]

Two questions #1 is there a setting to cut out the speakers out line to direct it to the pro outs? And can I use another A/V amp as my second amp?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Dennis! Some AVRs have a "pre-amp" mode which will do what you describe, but you need to externally power all your speakers. You could use an older AVR as a power amp but I don't really recommend it. If you do go that route, make sure it's only stereo and no processing, otherwise, you'll have some issues.

[@Rodneysweetness]

Hi I have an onkyo tx nr 1030 and I want to power all 9 channells with an external amp and then hook up the 2 subwoofer to the receiver,is that possible? Let me know thanks.

[@cliftonfriese18]

Question. I have the Denon x3400h. If I buy an amp to power the LCR channels through the pre outs, can I use the amps that are left on the Denon for LCR channels for other channels? Maybe Atmos?

[@zggggg.]

you can

[@Ryan-yi6su]

I have Onkyo rz820. And I bought a adcom GFA 5300 2 channel power amp. I haven't noticed any difference. I am using cheaper RCA interconnects,. Maybe a setting needs to set?

[@TheNatedrews]

So I have an older kenwood av receiver and a kenwood amp. Do I hook up the power amplifier to the av receivers pre outs ? Also when I do the sound only works with the pro logic and surround settings but not in bypass .ode which is regular stereo mode . But when I hook my speakers just to the av receiver it works fine in stereo mode. Any help would be great thanks

[@esk8er900]

What do do you think about a Niles S 2125 with a Yamaha 3600 H series receiver? It seems like it would be perfectly matched to drive my old school Sony floor standing front speakers but at the same time drive the surrounds properly. And then allow my receiver to do the rest of the heavy lifting for the surround back and Dolby speakers etc. based in on this video it seems perfect but I’m just trying to make sure. It was a gift btw!!

[@TheEdge1975]

Maybe a stupid question. I recently picked up a Emotiva xpa-3 gen 3 amplifier. I am powering myself front three speakers on that amp. What happens to the power that once went to those speakers when they were directly connected to my Pioneer Lx 503. Does the power go unused or is it diverted to the connected speakers?

[@hardeepvirdi5124]

Hello Techo dad, I need your pro advise on a setup, I am setting up 7.2.4 in my main media room as Zone 1, and for this I am going with Marantz 8015 to do the job. However, I am adding 2 ceiling speakers in dinning (as zone 2) and 2 in family area as (zone 3), Plz advise me which amp I need to hook-up with 8015 to do the job, my preference is Marantz, and I need your assistance how to make connection between these two amps. Thanks

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! You would need to get a 4-channel amplifier and connect Zone 2 and Zone 3 pre-outs for the other rooms. Remember that you can only send an analog signal to Zone 2 & 3.

[@Venum007-t6u]

Techno Dad.. Question. How to connect trigger if you add two Emotiva Basx A3 in one av receiver? that only one input and outpout of trigger?.

[@mikedinno8413]

This may be a stupid question but would your front stage with the external amp now dominate the surrounds that's being powered by the AVR? How do you equalize the power to all speakers? My Pioneer Elite receiver only has a left and a right and no center. So I guess I'm screwed? Would that completely dominate my center where I wouldn't be able to hear it?

[@TechnoDad]

Great question Mike! Just rerun your speaker calibration and you're good to go!

[@mikedinno8413]

@@TechnoDad Thank You!

[@drewwolod4977]

Any recommendations if I have a denon AVR-s540bt and it does not have pre outs? Guess I’d need to splurge on a new AVR?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Drew! Yeah, you are correct. You will need an AVR with pre-outs. Just make sure the next one you get, it'll have pre-outs and it's something you can grow into, like the Denon X3700H.

[@pawnagraphic5827]

My Onkyo TX-NR757 doesn’t have a pre out section. Can you do a google search and look at the back and tell me what my best option is? Looking to get an external amp and can’t figure out how I would go about connecting it, or should I just give up on this receiver and get a better receiver. It’s a great one and I hate to have to get a new one, but will if I have to.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Yes, you would have to get a new AVR. If you like Onkyo, you would need something like the RZ820 (amzn.to/2P1sdE8) $499 right now. It'll give you a little bit more power and has the pre-outs for all 7 channels. But, if you're going to plunk down that much money, I would suggest saving up a little more and looking at the RZ730 (amzn.to/2E0zbIH) as it can process 9 channels and has pre-outs for upgrading power later on.

[@pawnagraphic5827]

Thanks man. Much appreciated

[@k262626k]

Hi, I'm looking to add a basX 6 ch amp to my denon x8500HA to run my 6 hight ch's but I'm already running a basX 3ch amp for my front speaker. How do I do this please as don't know how to pre out on this amp. Thanks Neil

[@clubwich18]

Where do you plug into the amp? Do the speakers plug directly into amp or receiver? Do you connect speakers between amp and receiver somehow?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Steve, the signal path will go from AVR > out via RCA > into amplifier > out to speakers. So you will connect the speakers into the external amp.

[@saileshsrinivasan7350]

I have a 5.1 sony home theater...with 3 speakers connected to the bluray player come amp and another amp for the rear surrounds....now I want to make this system into a 5.2.4 Dolby setup....what is the best way to do it...btw the ones I have are the Sony BDV-N9200W

[@Kdog-hw6ri]

Do any changes need to be made on the receiver set up menue after hook ups to the power amp?

[@ktdommer]

Great video, I have a question about seanario one. I have a brand new Yamaha RXA 3070. I want to get all 11.2 channels operating. How important is the 2 channel amp to drive one pair of the height speakers? Can I use a small D class amp at 50 watts or do I need to look for more power?

[@illagevidiot8254]

Exactly what I'm looking for. I have some RTIa9's and my piddly little reciever isn't driving those 500W peak speakers properly. I need something to give them an extra power boost.

[@tamle2667]

Hi, Would you show me how to set up Crown CDi 1000 amplifier to my Marantz SR5013 AV? Thanks

[@anthonyjohnston7610]

Hi I have Denon AVR-X3300W which I'm using in a 5.1.2 configuration. I also have a couple of older (currently unused) Pioneer receivers (VSX-920 and VSX-S510) I'm looking to expand my X3300W config to 5.1.4. COuld I use one of spare receivers as a power amp rather than buy another dedicated amp? Thanks

[@eb1492]

Can you apply this to a 11.2 receiver to make it 13.2? I'm looking at getting the Marantz SR8015.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi EB! Yes, you can! A small two channel amp to power your third set of height channels or your front wides. OR...you can get a larger 5 channel amp to power your front stage and you'll be good to go! If you are in the US and want to save a little money on the SR8015, we have some in stock. Shoot me an email - [e-mail]

[@stephenobrien4530]

Can you use the pre amp out that has the rca pre outs along with the power amp on the receiver at the same time ?

[@rizzlybear4u]

In the Anthem MRX720, you said we can add height speakers preouts to external amplifier but will it make this AVR 9 channels. I mean 7 powered outputs and then I am adding two height preouts to external amplifier. How would that be possible? This AVR can only process 7 channels. Please respond. Thank You so much.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! The MRX720 can process 11 channels. Right now I have it running a 9 channel setup.

[@ivanpisuljak3691]

Hi Techno Dad! I have Marantz SR 7015, Dali Oberon 5 front, oberon vokal center, and oberon surround and rear, and Dali sub.For ceiling speakers I have one set of Dali Phantom e-50, and I would like to upgrade to 7.1.4, what external amp would you suggest? Thx

[@prabhakarreddy2989]

When you assign your denom front ,right and left pre outs to external amplifier, what are you going to do with denon front,right and left speaker outs, can I use it to height speakers or just waste the watts output from those speakers outs

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Unfortunately, you can't re-route the audio signals going to those speaker terminals. It's just "wasted wattage."

[@shariqc8123]

The plastic sheaths covering the internal speaker wires between the banana plugs and the outer wire covering look great, can that be purchased separately from the banana plugs ? Great videos !

[@sjsphotog]

Thanks TechoDad. good info. Now what if you are using an old extra AVR instead of a dedicated power amp? what would the connections be from Main AVR to the old AVR being used as a PA ?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! So that's tough as you'll have two volumes to deal with.

[@alcrats]

Hi Techno Dad, I have a 135 watt 9.2 atmos pioneer receiver and I have all klipsch speakers. The fronts L and R are 150 watt RMS and the rest including the center speaker are 100 watts and the my sub is a 12in 350 watt RMS Klipsch sub. I was thinking about getting an external amp for the the fronts L and R because I was thinking that I was under powering them but after watching ur video I'm thinking about just adding a 2ch amp. Do you know of a good affordable 2ch amp? Thank you for ur videos!!!

[@strngbns1370]

Good day,sir. Do u have idea on how to use my Denon 4500 remote to control my OPPO 105. Oppo was not listed on the 5digits codes on deons manual. Internet search indicated couple of 5digits remote codes the I tried to use but it didn’t work. Had no problem with Denon remote controlling cable box,Apple TV, Samsung 4K. Ty

[@TechnoDad]

I don't know how to do that. I use a Logitech universal remote.

[@BArvin-xe8vh]

So you can do this with any 2 receivers? I have the Denon AVR-X4400H and the Denon AVR-S710W. Would I be using the 710 as the main receiver and the 4400 as the secondary?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! I would use the X4400H with a power amplifier. I'll have a video about the Outlaw Model 5000 and the X4400H up on Thursday this week.