Yes but you will need HDMI cables.
One of the best AV receivers for surround sound is a Yamaha.
Usually you wouldn't need to but if you wanted to offset it from balanced or if your connection has a stronger signal in one channel than the other you can connect a preamp or an amplifier with balance control and audio inputs as well as out puts to the system. You would connect the wires going in to the surround system into the input of the preamp and then connect the output of the preamp into the input of the surround system. CAUTION do not turn the preamp volume up to high or you risk blowing the surround system.
If it only has one subwoofer output, purchase a RCA splitter to allow you to connect 2 subwoofers.
One can find directions on how to set up a surround sound system by going to the Digital Trends website. The website has an article specifically about how to set up a surround sound system.
Use a sound bar only if you don't care about real surround sound and are looking for something to mount to the wall as a one-piece system. Purchase a surround receiver and speakers if you want the best sound and true surround ability.
The main advantage of using a surround sound amplifier is to boost the sound quality of ones television. Programs sound better, and movies sound as if one is in the theatre watching the film.
A home theater system can be as simple or complex as one would like. They generally minimally contain a large TV, BluRay player and surround sound.
Surround sound bars can be purchased at the national retailers Walmart and Best Buy. They can also be purchased online at the websites Amazon and eBay.
Anybody who has ever seen a movie in a modern quality movie theater has experienced surround sound. Surround sound gives the movie viewer an enhanced experience allowing him or her to hear the sounds as if he or she were in the middle of the movie. Today, movie viewers can bring that same experience into their homes with a quality surround sound system as part of their home theater.Currently, there are three types of audio formats that allow for surround sound. These formats are 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1. The format numbers signify how many surround sound speakers or channels are used and how many subwoofers. For example, a 5.1 surround audio format will use five surround sound speakers or channels and one subwoofer. For an enhanced surround sound experience, the 7.1 format is recommended.Once the preferred audio format is chosen, it is time to consider the equipment necessary to achieve surround sound. Typically, one can find surround sound sets which include the receiver, subwoofer, and the surround sound speakers. Kits also come in two options, wired and wireless. The wireless option is highly recommended because the speakers have to be placed in precise locations to achieve surround sound and therefore will eliminate having to use wires.Now that the correct equipment has been purchased, it is then time to set up the surround sound speakers. The position of the speakers is of great importance to give viewers the ultimate surround sound experience. Location of the speakers will depend greatly on the audio format chosen. The owner's manual will offer suggestions for the placement of each of the speakers or information can easily be found on the Internet.Adding a surround sound system to one's home theater will change the way viewers experience movies. With a quality surround sound system, home theaters can have the same movie experience that is offered in a large movie theater. Surround sound systems are fairly easy to set up, especially when using the wireless speaker option. Surround sound systems can be purchased online or at a local electronics store.
Ebay, flea markets, and garage sales are great places to purchase discount surround sound speaker stands. Amazon also sells some discounted surround sound speaker stands.
A good surround sound can have just one good speaker if you buy the right one. But an ideal system may have at least 2-4 nice speakers.
YES!! .... But only if it has a digital input. Many DVD home theater systems cannot add other players to their system. They are essentially closed systems with the amplifier, tuner and player all built into one.