Can a Zone 2 speaker be a surround back speaker?

Yes, you could use that speaker both as a zone two speaker and a surround back speaker. However, because the zone 2 output is separate from the surround back outputs, you will either need to physically change the connections on the back of the receiver every time (not practical) or use a switch like THIS.

What’s the difference between front and back surround speakers?

The rear surrounds were part of 5.1 systems, a rear center was added for 6.1, and then the rear center changed to back surround speakers for 7.1. It might not seem right, but the manual should help explain the correct connections for you. Ok, yeah, that is dumb.

How to troubleshoot sound from the rear speakers?

[Solution] Troubleshoot Surround Sound Speakers 1 Verify that the rear surround speakers are properly connected to the Audio/Video (A/V) receiver.IMPORTANT: If… 2 Perform a test tone operation to check if the speakers are functioning correctly 3 Increase the rear speaker volume or surround speaker settings to maximum. See More….

Are there any 5.1 surround sound speakers that work?

I have a pioneer sx-315 surround sound receiver, and I have a 5.1 speaker setup. When I do a test play on the speakers, sound goes through all of them, but when actually using the speakers the rear ones won’t work.

Is it necessary to have surround back speakers?

I personally have found it almost redundant to have surround back speakers in a small to middle sized room. Unless you have a really large room with lots of seating than it’s really a non-issue to have 4 speakers in total acting as surround channels.

What should I do if my Denon surround Back is not working?

Make sure that you have the speakers connected to the rear surround jacks and not the surround back jacks. Also, if you haven’t already, connect both of the rear speakers and not just the right one. Just some ideas. huh? I don’t ghet it. I have it plugged into Surround Back…

Where are the surround speakers in a 5.1 surround sound system?

In a 5.1-channel set-up, there’s only one pair of surrounds (and no rear surrounds). Where you choose to locate the surround speakers – at the side of, slightly behind or directly behind the listening position – is different issue.

Where do you plug in 4 surround speakers?

When using 4 surround speakers in a 7.1 layout, the “surround” speakers are the ones placed along your sides while the “surround-back” speakers are the ones that go behind you. For a 5.1 layout, plug your 2 surround speakers in the connections marked “surround”, irrespective of where you physically place them (would be preferable along your sides).