Can I use the “B” speaker outputs on a stereo receiver for surround sound?
Definitely not. Your receiver’s “B” speaker outputs provide the exact same stereo signal as its “A” speaker outputs. (The “B” speaker outputs are useful for connecting a second pair of stereo speakers for some other area in or around the house.) Surround sound, on the other hand, consists of multiple audio channels which carry different portions of a soundtrack. These channels must be decoded by a multichannel surround sound processor. Fortunately, you’ll find a great selection of home theater receivers on our website which deliver exciting surround sound at modest prices. When I run “A” and “B” speakers at the same time, how much power will go to each speaker? That depends on whether the receiver’s outputs are wired in series or parallel. If wired in series, your total power decreases by about half when you switch from “A” to “A+B.” Four speakers then share this lower output.
Definitely not. Your receiver’s “B” speaker outputs provide the exact same stereo signal as its “A” speaker outputs. (The “B” speaker outputs are useful for connecting a second pair of stereo speakers for some other area around the house.) Surround sound, on the other hand, consists of multiple audio channels, which carry different portions of a soundtrack. These channels must be decoded by a multichannel surround sound processor.
