A:AnswerJust for some background, the guys who started Definitive left Bose to make there own company. This is just my opinion, i think Bose is over priced for what you get. I dont trust any of the speakers or tv that aren't in the magnolia section. Thats where they keep all the good stuff at Best Buy. Ask the guys at Best Buy to run some of the speakers through their paces find out what you think.
A:AnswerThey don't come with mounting brackets. No they don't need to be Definitive brand. I would just make sure that whatever brackets you end up using can hold some weight, these can get heavy.
A:AnswerDefinitive suggest to types of connections as listed below
1. Connect Front Left and Right Channels of Av Receiver to Sub. Then Connect Front right and Left Satellite speaker to Sub. This is why you can find 2 input and 2 Out put plug posts on the Sub. All other (Center, Rear right, Rear left and Sub woofer) will be connected directly from AV receiver. This connection is preferred by definitive as it takes advantage of dynamic LFE control
2. Connect front right and front left satellite speakers directly to AV receiver.
I hope this helps
A:AnswerYes, you would need one to connect the speakers. These are not powered speakers (outside of the sub) but it still needs to get a signal. Honestly its so much easier now with the HDMI cable's, it makes setting up a surround sound so much simpler than back in the late 90's early 2000's.
A:AnswerReceivers in general can connect to almost any system. . Any restrictions on the receiver should be in the instruction manual of the receiver, although that would be unusual.
A:Answerbuys choice, anyone you want to get will work, weater 5.1 or 5.2 or 7.1 but you will need the other two speakers if you wish to run 7.1 or stay with 5.1 on a 7.1 system is your chioce here.
A:AnswerI am more like 70% music and 30% music. I purchased an ONKYO TX-NR686 Receiver a couple of weeks ago and the sound is great. Exactly what I was looking for! Rusty
A:AnswerNo, buy new system or trade up if under warranty like me and yes get another 5 year warranty with it as well. cover your asset is the smart thing to do here.
A:AnswerI power these speakers with this system, and it's fantastic! https://click.emailinfo2.bestbuy.com/?qs=1d3419b373505342b6ff30a5b4274510c53b7af93769c34c54dc3c3bda05e176521283c45774f85936148d5b1cd49e0cc3c322dbea77f401
A:AnswerI just bought the Pioneer - Elite 7.2-Ch. Hi-Res 4K Ultra HD A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black. It’s 400 dollars off right now! Lots of options. They also have a 699 dollar model on sale for 399. Probably a preference thing but I always have liked Kenwood and Pioneers, This being a Magnolia set of speakers, a Magnolia receiver I believe would be beat.
Model: SCLX502SKU
Good luck and Great listening!
