Multi zone?

[mrmusicman]

I'm trying to add two speakers on my patio for a second zone.I'm not using the amps in my H/K as its duties are pre/pro,my set -up is 5.1 and my outlaw amp is only 5 channel in my main system.My H/k manuel says I need a seprate amp for a second zone, does anybody have any ideas as how I can use the amps in the h/k as a second Amp?There is a place on the rear of the H/K to connect an external amp via 2 rca jacks labled multizone.


Thanks
Mike

[disneyjoe7]

Not without modifying your receiver. Thus in turn maybe turning a perfectly fine pre/pro to a large paperweight or small boat anchor. I wouldn't do it with some decent inexpensive amp's on the market.

[amulford]

Hook them to the left and right mains. But thet will play as loud and when your playing the main zone. I don't think it's possible with your AVR.

But you probably don't need to have alot of power for the patio. DJ7 is right.

[mrmusicman]

Thanks for the replys,I tried hooking them to the front channels and there was no way to isolate them unless disconnecting the patio speakers when I watch a movie.I know the newer H/k models that are 7.1 your able to use the extra surround channels if your main zone is 5.1.I guess its time to consider another up-grade.Overall I've been happy with this H/k but my next up grade will not be a reciever.:D