I'm struggling with a configuration.
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Hi All,
Hoping you can help me with my particular audio configuration question:
CURRENT SET UP
Speakers currently all in ceiling, origin acoustics
5 Speakers in Family Room
2 Speakers (in ceiling) in Kitchen
2 Speakers (in ceiling) in Outdoor Patio
Receiver - Denon AVR 3200W (Dual zone)
I...
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