I recently purchased the Pioneer VSX-820-K. I can achieve Dolby IIz if I setup an additional 2 speakers using the available pre-outs on this receiver. I've never used pre-outs before in my home theatre setup, so I'm looking for some direction.
1. Is it possible to use my old Onkyo receiver as the amp for the Pre-out front height speakers?
2. How would I do that?
3. Will the volume for the Pioneer control the volume for the front height speakers that are hooked up through the Onkyo?
4. If this is possible, do I need to set the Onkyo volume at some kind of base level?
One final question... Would a 150watt subwoofer be sufficient for the system. I am in a 17' x 20' room. The new Pioneer receiver delivers 115watts x 5 channels, so I'm not sure what a good compatible subwoofer would be. Any recommendations would be helpful.
1. Is it possible to use my old Onkyo receiver as the amp for the Pre-out front height speakers?
2. How would I do that?
3. Will the volume for the Pioneer control the volume for the front height speakers that are hooked up through the Onkyo?
4. If this is possible, do I need to set the Onkyo volume at some kind of base level?
One final question... Would a 150watt subwoofer be sufficient for the system. I am in a 17' x 20' room. The new Pioneer receiver delivers 115watts x 5 channels, so I'm not sure what a good compatible subwoofer would be. Any recommendations would be helpful.