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How do I hook up surround sound to my Sony receiver?

by Lennon Wade

How do I hook up surround sound to my Sony receiver?

Option 1: HDMI connection using the ARC feature

  1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports labeled ARC or the port identified in your manual that supports ARC.
  2. On your TV menu, set Speakers to Audio system.
  3. Turn on the Control for HDMI setting on your TV, and the A/V receiver or home theater system.

Can you use a stereo receiver for surround sound?

Stereo receivers and amplifiers can be ideal to use in your home theater system, but it is an option that is often overlooked by many people. I discussed in the guide to hooking up surround sound, that you can improve the sound in any home theater system by adding a separate amplifier and speakers.

Is Sony STR DN1080 discontinued?

Sony STR-DN1080 7.2 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver (Discontinued)

Why is there a shortage of stereo receivers?

AV receivers from Denon, Marantz, and others have been affected by increased demand with more people staying at home and a fire in late 2020 that destroyed a chip factory which has compounded the chip shortage for audio-centric devices.

What is Sony phantom surround back?

The Phantom Surround Back speaker setting replicates the immersive sound of physical surround back speakers, enabling you to enjoy a 7 channel surround sound experience with only a 5 channel speaker setup.

How to set up a Sony surround sound system?

Step. Unpack the box and lay out all components.

  • Place the speakers in their locations.
  • Plug speaker wires into the main stereo. Rear speakers use the two longer wires.

    • Do I need a receiver for surround sound?

    Receivers can come with any number of channels, and for real surround sound, you need multiple channels. A 2-Channel receiver is great for stereo music, but it won’t get you real surround sound.

    What is the best home theater receiver?

    Easiest to use — Yamaha RX-V4A

  • Best for small spaces — Marantz NR1711
  • Best for Dolby Atmos® — Denon AVR-X3700H
  • Best budget receiver — Sony STR-DH790
  • Best for music — Marantz SR5015
  • Best for gaming — Onkyo TX-NR5100
  • Best all-around — Marantz SR8015

    • What is function of surround receiver?

    A surround system receiver is the heart of your whole surround sound system. It functions as the connection hub for all of your other audio devices. A good surround sound receiver can even use video processing and surround sound decoding to make your movies sound they’re very best.