Hi again, question on the BL2.....

As a bit of background info, my current setup is as follows:-

Onkyo TX-SR875 AV Receiver to which is connected
Beosound 4
BL4 (rear surround)
BL8000 (front)

Having spoken to Steve at SoundsHeavenly I am awaiting his efforts on a solution to use the BL 7-2 as a centre channel and will be opting for this if he is sucessful. This then leaves the problem of a sub...Originally looked at an MJ Acoustics offering but after discussion with the missus have decided on a BL2. I know there are wiring kits for using this with a non-B&O receiver but my question related to the attatchment of the speakers. Do I HAVE to connect my BL8000's to it (as shown in the BL2 user manual) or can I keep them attached to the front channel on the 875 and run the sub AS A SUB from the sub preout without any other speakers being driven from it???

I assume that the necessity of connecting front speakers to the BL2 is only apparent when running it off a BV or BS unit??

 

Scott

You don't have to run your BeoLab 8000s off it - the two can act independently.

It is only a necessity when there is no surround decoder present, ie if you only have a BeoSound. It is net a necessity with BeoVisions.

It does have the benefit of filtering the lowest frequencies away from the 8000s which actually improves their sound. But of course they will work fine alone.

Thanks folks...

 

Scott