Jason, from memory, that sounds (no pun intended) similar to what my Denon manual states. I have 7.l so didn't have to worry about it. I think my setup menu gives you the options for 1 OR 2 speakers for the "Rear" channel. If you select 1, then you use the left channel. Other receivers may be a little different, but the manual should clear things up, or the salesguy that made the sale.


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