7.1 receiver with 6.1 speaker setup

Michael New member Username: Mgkaplan Calabasas, CA USA Post Number: 6 Registered: Mar-04	Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 17:00 GMT My room is currently wired for a 6.1 speaker configuration. I am considering purchasing a receiver which happens to be a 7.1 Will a 7.1 receiver support a 6.1 speaker configuration?
landroval Bronze Member Username: Landroval Post Number: 48 Registered: Feb-04	Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 17:29 GMT Yes. Just plug one surround back speaker and setup your receiver to 6.1. It will work just like a 6.1 receiver.