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5.1 simulated sound from 2 speakers?

post #1 of 3
6/3/09 at 8:46am
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ok so i just got a bedroom xbr9.

Don't have room for a 5.1 setup or anything like that so i've been thinking about just getting 2 small bookshelf speakers.

so i'm looking for recommendations/thoughts about getting a system that simulates 5.1 surround.

all i'm seeing so far is the Bose CineMate but i'm not sure that's what i really want.

am i better off just getting a receiver that does this work and then buying 2 bookshelf speakers separately?

for some reason i thought there was a plethora of these type units that would allow me a decent surround field with 2 speakers but i guess there aren't as many out there as i thought?

-i'm lost....please guide me!
Ken
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post #2 of 3
6/3/09 at 10:40am

Re: 5.1 simulated sound from 2 speakers?

You can look at "soundbar" units from Yamaha and others. They have a single long box that runs under or above your screen, many drivers.
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post #3 of 3
6/3/09 at 2:55pm

Re: 5.1 simulated sound from 2 speakers?

Most receivers have some kind of a "virtual surround" setting for use with two speakers. But in general, they don't work all that well. I'd stick with two speakers, maybe add a center if the budget allows, or the sound bar recommendation. Then add a really, really big subwoofer and you won't even remember how many speakers you have .
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