I'm trying to find the best way to setup a 5 zone, home audio system with priority given to the 5.1 surround for home theater.
I'll list the zones and equipment I have and I'm hoping someone can provide a little direction.
ZONE 1 (FAMILY RM): -5.1 surround with Polk PSW 140 powered sub. -Front R & L= Polk LC 80i in ceiling. -Rear R & L= Polk TC 80i in ceiling -Center= Polk TC265i in wall under plasma
ZONE 2 (GAME RM): -One pair of Polk RT800i floor standing. Music only. 2nd. Most important zone.
ZONE 3 (BEDROOM): -One pair of pre-existing, unk.type in ceiling speakers. Music only. Sound, unimportant.
ZONE 4 & 5 (BACKYARD): -Two pair of unk.type outdoor speakers. Music only. Sound, unimportant.
All speakers setup with 14G in wall speaker wire, homerun to build in entertainment center, located in Zone 1 (Family Rm.).
AMP & INTEGRATED RECEIVER SPECS:
-Parasound HCA-1205 five channel amp Continuous Power Output: 140W RMS X 5, 20Hz-20kHz, 8 ohms 200W RMS X 5, 20Hz-20kHZ, 4 ohms
I'm planning on using volume controls on every zone accept Zone 1 (Living Rm.)
I'm not sure if I should use the 5 Channel Parasound Amp to power each of the 5.1 surround speakers, and then use the Integrated Denon Amp to power the other zones. Or would it be better to use the Denon to power the 5.l surround speakers and the Parasound Amp to power the other zones?
I'm also wondering if I should put a zone selector somewhere in the system. I have heard that if I'm using volume controls that a zone selector is not necessary.
SPEAKER SPECS:
-Zone 1 (Living Rm. 5.1 Surround) Front R & L= Polk LC80i, 4ohms, Freq. Response 30Hz-27kHz, 10-125 w/channel Efficiency 90dB
Rear R & L= Polk TC80i, 8ohms, Freq. Response 30Hz-27kHz, 10-125 w/channel Efficiency 90dB
Center = Polk TC265i 8ohms, Freq. Response 30z-27kHz, 10-200 w/channel Efficiency 91dB
Sub = Polk PSW 140 Specs not available
-Zone 2 (Game Rm.) Pair of Polk RT800i floor standing, 8ohms, Freq. Response 28Hz-26kHz, 20-250 w/channel, Efficiency 90dB
