Hello to the creative people of Lumenlab

I have a total of eight speakers

two ss-h991 (left and right speakers)

two ss-sr991 (surround speakers)


two ss-h991g looks the same as the first speaker except that it is gray
two ss-sr991g also gray and looks the same as the ss-sr991

When I was looking for amplifiers, I found that most of the amplifiers locally available (here in the Philippines) has two outputs for the left channel and two for the right channel, and one output each for the center, rear left and rear right.

Originally, I was planning to buy a 5.1 surround amplifier so I planned on connecting the ss-h991 and the ss-h991g to the left channel and the other two for the right. And the ss-sr991 speakers to the rear left and rear right channels, and one ss-sr991g as the center speaker. But when I was doing my research I thought it would be best if I would buy a 7.1 surround amplifier and just buy a center speaker. Using the same setup for the left and right channel but using the ss-sr991g as a rear left and rear right and using the ss-sr991 as the side left and side right speakers.

When I was reading I read about the symmetry of the speakers and their balance - that they are made to match each other. I was wondering if I have to look for certain specs for the center speaker so that it will match the speakers that I have. I was trying to google about buying tips for speakers but I found nothing on this topic. Any suggestions or point me to any articles that might help me?

I was also wondering if the left and right channels will be overpowering the other speakers since two speakers (and it is larger than the surround speakers) will be attached to the said channels. My guess is that the amplifiers I found, which has two outputs each for the left and right channels, is meant for stereo because it is the main use of the amplifier - to play cds, radio, and videoke. It is seldomly used for surround sound.

Thats a pretty good question. The thing that will most likely give you the best match is to match the construction method of the sony's to the new speaker, if you decide to go with a center channel speaker. You could just wire the leftover pair to match an 8 ohm impedence and call it a day.
But for the center channel match you will want to look for a close match between the sensitivity and the construction method. If your Front have 91 then your centers should be close. They dont have to match. Another thing you can do ( and this will make bad salespeople nuts...) is to actually bring your fronts with you to the shop and listen for the best match. A good salesperson will gladly hook them up and help you find what you need. A bad one will make excuses.

Just remember that the speaker must be pleasing to your ears and of sufficient size to be able to reproduce the nuances of the human voice.

If you follow that, you should be good.

SJ

most receivers will allow you to adjust each channel. so if you notice your center is over powering the other speakers you can turn it down or turn the overs up. this should work for rear speakers as well.

I have a nice little program that came with my 7.1 sound card. it is a helicopter that flies around and you can hear it on each channel. it was a great help when setting up my speakers.

thank you SJ and Xiopod

I'll be saving up for an LCD

My next project will be a projector

Once again thanks



Borgs