Outlaw 7000x 7 Channel amp

Well I got it hooked up and functioning. Visual impression is pretty good and I must say that the rca’s are of very good quality and for that matter so are the speaker binding posts. I didn’t try the xkr’s.

I turned it on and synched the trigger switch with my Oppo 205 and set the speaker levels. I just played it briefly but so far it is not that impressive in sound quality as compared to my former old Denon 5803. At least during the first 5 minutes of usage.

As we all know the sonic signature can change with additional breakin hours.

But I am not shy of sending it back if it doesn’t impress me.

ozzy

Can someone answer a couple of home theater speaker set up question’s?

1. How come the rear sound using a 5.1 source comes from the side speakers and not the back in a 7.1 set up? It seems like the sound should come from the back speakers.

2. Should then the best surround speakers be placed at the side or in the rear?

ozzy

Since no one answered my questions on a 7.1 speaker set up I have determined that:

1. 5.1 sources will only play out of the 5 .1 speakers the extra 2 rear speakers are not used.

2. Still not sure if I should use my best rear speakers on the side or rear channels. On the rear, they will only be used with 7.1 sources.

ozzy

FWIW
I have an Oppo 205 but use it HDMI to a  AVR. With the AVR set to neo back I get sound from all 7 speakers even with 5.1 content.
I believe if go to the Oppo 205 menu, then go to the Audio Output Processing and select Speakers, it will give you a menu that has a downmix option.  My guess if you select the 7.1 option you would get sound out of all 7 speakers regardless of the input format, but I've never tried it.  Please let us know what you find out.
Also, I use my better speakers at the sides, but mostly because they are floor standers and didn't fit my room at the rear.