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7.1 versus 2 channel analog

If I watch a dvd or bluray movie only using the 2 channel analog stereo outputs of the bluray player connected to, the right and left channel inputs of, a pre-amp which is connected to a 2 channel amplifier, connected to 2 front speakers, will all the sound be heard? Or will anything be missing, like what is heard on a center channel speaker?
Thanks,
Henry Rancourt
louislot
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kr4
3,680 posts
 
Depends on the choice of soundtrack (stereo vs. mch) and the particular player.

Kal
millicurie999
57 posts
 
You should be able to down mix the 5.1/7.1 ch to stereo thru your player as an option.
sugith
39 posts
 
Most Blu-Ray players allow you to choose to mix-down the multi-channel mix to stereo in the set up menu.
byfo
120 posts
 
DVD and Blu-rays are normally mixed for more than two channel sound so you will be missing program material. An example would be surround sound mixes. Dialogue is mostly heard out of the centre channel speaker. It's surprising the amount of material that comes out of this channel!IMO this is the most critical speaker for home theatre applications.
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