speaker arangement volume (1 Viewer)

[PeterK]

I baught a HTIB surround system which is 5 speakers, bass, and a receiver/dvd player. It is basically last years model of this HTIB. I already had 2 larger old speakers of my dads that I have arranged to be the front left and right speakers. I then took the 2 front speakers that came with the HTIB and put them right beside and wired them to the center speaker. What I am hoping someone will know is, will the volume be the same with the 2 additional speakers? does the speaker amplify the signal or is a set wattage sent out from the receiver and it doesn't matter how many speakers are attached to that particular channel. I don't know if it means anything but the speakers are all attached to the bass and then a large serial cable attaches the bass to the receiver. How much does it cost for a doodad that measure the decibels coming out of your speakers?
thanks

 

[Brian Johnson]

Since no one has replied I'll throw in some rookie advice....

You'd probably be better off just using the speakers that came with the system & wire them properly.
I take it by your post you just plugged the additional speakers into the center channel output? Could be bad.... could never have a problem... who knows?
Is this setup mainly for movies?
Hopefully others can suggest more options.
About the doodad you were asking about. Here's a good place to start.
Linky
A wise investment for anyone. (well a HT anyone :p) )