Home Audio Setup Question

[Blu-ray San]

Hi All! Audio setup newbee here!

So I'm kind of in a bit of an audio mess right now trying to figure this set up out...hopefully you audio experts can help!

What I want to do is though one a/v receiver in my kitchen, be able to have TV sound through 2 kitchen ceiling speakers and also through 2 outside speakers.
All the while being able to switch between the 2 sets as needed.

I already have all the wiring done through the walls abut now just need a receiver.


Here's an example: If we are in the kitchen watching tv and listening through the 2 ceiling kitchen speakers and decide to go outside....I want to be able to switch the sound from the inside to the outside a/v receiver. Then maybe put on some music and still have the sound coming from the outside speakers?

Is this possible or does this make sense? Have any suggestions?


As for receivers, I was looking inot getting the Denon AVR-1612 5.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver ?

[Kryptonic]

You just need a receiver that has a multi-zone function. The 1612 and the 1613 don't look like they offer this feature, but the 1712 and 1713 do.

[callas01]

yes, its possible, but not with that receiver.

you would need this or this

The Onkyo I know for sure can power all three zones with its internal amps so you would run the source(video zone2 only) and speaker wires(zones 2 & 3) from the AVR. The denon has zone 2 video, but it can only use the speaker terminals to playback either zone 2 or 3 in stereo(but only one could be used), or zone 2 and 3 playing the same audio in mono(but they would be playing the same source material), thats how I read the manual.
Otherwise you would need to get an external amp to connect the zone 2 & 3 pre-outs to so that each one could play a completely independant audio source. So you could have 2 of these amps in addition near your 3312 so that they could power the zone 2 & 3 speakers with independant audio in stereo, which is what I think you want.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

You just need a receiver that has a multi-zone function. The 1612 and the 1613 don't look like they offer this feature, but the 1712 and 1713 do.

only the 33XX series has zone 2 video, so the 17XX series wouldnt meet his needs, plus it doesnt have a 3rd zone audio

[Blu-ray San]

Thanks guys I will look into these Multi-Room AVRs!!

I'm just going to try and figure out how to get one at a cheaper price than $499

[Blu-ray San]

How about this unit?

Yamaha RX-V671 7.1-Channel Network AV Receiver - Includes a second 2-channel stereo audio zone (Zone 2). - $400?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray San

How about this unit?

Yamaha RX-V671 7.1-Channel Network AV Receiver - Includes a second 2-channel stereo audio zone (Zone 2). - $400?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

do you just want audio for your second zone(kitchen)? Or do you want a video output for zone 2 and a 3rd zone(outside) for audio also?

If you just want audio for zone 2, then go with this
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...eceiver/1.html

[Blu-ray San]

Originally Posted by callas01

do you just want audio for your second zone(kitchen)? Or do you want a video output for zone 2 and a 3rd zone(outside) for audio also?

If you just want audio for zone 2, then go with this
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...eceiver/1.html

Yes I just need audio (radio/tv audio) for my second zone.

Thanks for the link! I will check it out.

[Kali157]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray San

Hi All! Audio setup newbee here!

So I'm kind of in a bit of an audio mess right now trying to figure this set up out...hopefully you audio experts can help!

What I want to do is though one a/v receiver in my kitchen, be able to have TV sound through 2 kitchen ceiling speakers and also through 2 outside speakers.
All the while being able to switch between the 2 sets as needed.

I already have all the wiring done through the walls abut now just need a receiver.


Here's an example: If we are in the kitchen watching tv and listening through the 2 ceiling kitchen speakers and decide to go outside....I want to be able to switch the sound from the inside to the outside a/v receiver. Then maybe put on some music and still have the sound coming from the outside speakers?

Is this possible or does this make sense? Have any suggestions?


As for receivers, I was looking inot getting the Denon AVR-1612 5.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver ?

Originally Posted by callas01

do you just want audio for your second zone(kitchen)? Or do you want a video output for zone 2 and a 3rd zone(outside) for audio also?

If you just want audio for zone 2, then go with this
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...eceiver/1.html

Originally Posted by Blu-ray San

Yes I just need audio (radio/tv audio) for my second zone.

Thanks for the link! I will check it out.

Wait why is there a 3rd Zone? As I understand it, Zone 1 is the kitchen, and Zone 2 is the outside (correct me if I am wrong OP). So I am assuming you have a TV in the kitchen and you wish to use the in ceiling speakers for that TV. When you go outside, you want a 2nd Zone. Did I miss the 3rd zone? Looking for a 2 Zone is cheaper than a 3 zone.

[callas01]

well maybe I misread what he was asking, I thought he would be using the receiver in the living room, to the kitchen for audio/video, and outside for audio.

[bobbydrugar]

heck all it sounds like you need is a stereo reciever with a/b speakers. since only 2 speakers in each zone a stereo deck will work and will cost less and sound better.

thx
t

[bobbydrugar]

try onkyo tx8050 stereo reciever full retail is 399

[Blu-ray San]

Originally Posted by Kali157

Wait why is there a 3rd Zone? As I understand it, Zone 1 is the kitchen, and Zone 2 is the outside (correct me if I am wrong OP). So I am assuming you have a TV in the kitchen and you wish to use the in ceiling speakers for that TV. When you go outside, you want a 2nd Zone. Did I miss the 3rd zone? Looking for a 2 Zone is cheaper than a 3 zone.

I'm only looking for a receiver with Zone 1 and Zone 2. I have 2 ceiling speakers in kitchen that I want to hook up and use with me TV and I have 2 other ceiling speakers outside that I want to also use with my TV and with other inputs like radio, etc.

[Blu-ray San]

So far I'm looking at these receivers from Onkyo.

This one has only a Zone 2 Line Out feature (not sure what this means) - $299

Onkyo TX-NR414 5.1-Channel Network A/V Receiverhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER



This one has it's one Zone 2 speaker wire connectors - $397

Onkyo TX-NR515 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiverhttp://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR515.../dp/B0077V88VI


I just need a receiver that has 2 Zones that works simultaneously with both audio from my TV and audio from radio in both zones.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray San

So far I'm looking at these receivers from Onkyo.

This one has only a Zone 2 Line Out feature (not sure what this means) - $299

Onkyo TX-NR414 5.1-Channel Network A/V Receiverhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER



This one has it's one Zone 2 speaker wire connectors - $397

Onkyo TX-NR515 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiverhttp://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR515.../dp/B0077V88VI


I just need a receiver that has 2 Zones that works simultaneously with both audio from my TV and audio from radio in both zones.

You want the one with the speaker terminals for zone two, or you will need another amp to power the speakers.

[Kali157]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray San

I'm only looking for a receiver with Zone 1 and Zone 2. I have 2 ceiling speakers in kitchen that I want to hook up and use with me TV and I have 2 other ceiling speakers outside that I want to also use with my TV and with other inputs like radio, etc.

That is what I thought. I actually helped a friend with a similar setup consisting of a kitchen and of an outdoor space. The outdoor space is off a path about 20 feet from the door into the kitchen. But the contractor wired the outdoor speaker all the way to the kitchen.

With a split setup like this, there are some questions you need to address:

1. Are you sure you will NEVER use the kitchen and the outdoor space (sound wise) at the same time? If you will use both at the same time, are you going to be okay with the same source (ie both playing CDs or radio or TV)? As I understand it (I could be wrong), most entry level AVRs with Zone 2 share many of its functionality w/ Zone 1. This means same sound in both rooms.

2. Do you want the ability to control the sound outside? Volume, channel, source, etc.

Because of these issues, we actually went with TWO AVRs (under $150 each from A4L). The outdoor one, we stuck it in an old locking cooler (turned sideways). We sprayed it black and put a rubber gasket around the opening to make a weatherproof Otter Box. Wired the speaker wires and an outdoor power strip in and an IR blaster (to control the AVR and CD player with box closed) and iPod dock out. Sealed the wire holes. Placed it in one of the shelves in the built-in outdoor BBQ/prep table/counter.

Anyway, 2 AVRs made sense for his use. The main issue was volume and track control in the outdoor space. I can see going with a better AVR w/ a Zone 2 if your speakers are pretty good (which they can be... I don't know). But typical ceiling and outdoor speakers will not take advantage of higher quality AVRs' components... unless they are extremely difficult to drive.

I guess the other issue is space. If you go for one AVR w/ Zone 2, make sure it has POWERED Zone 2.