My home theater system will not work?

Will this idea work for my home theater system?

• Right now I am just looking for a good receiver for two Sony SS-B3000 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OG6I6A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER At first I was just going to a 2 channel receiver to save money. But when I realized I needed to buy a $100 Ipod dock I didn't want to do that. Now I found a 5.1 receiver for $100 more than the 2 channel one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O0TRCO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER This works with the Ipod and future proofs my system. So could I just buy the two speakers now and then just add on a sub and two back speakers later? thanks

• Answer:

  Yes, while this is a 5.1 surround sound receiver you do not need to purchase 6 speakers for it to function properly. You can purchase as little as 2 speakers and use the unit as a high-quality stereo. You are absolutely right about a 5.1 receiver being more future-proof than a 2.0 receiver. Whichever way you decide to go, you do not need a $100 dock to connect your ipod to the receiver. All you need is a 3.5mm to stereo RCA cable. You can find these cables as cheap as a $1 online. http://www.amazon.com/Sirius-Satellite-Auxilliary-Stereo-Mini-Jack/dp/B0028BBEBI/ref=acc_glance_e_ai_ps_t3_t_51 Although if you want to be able to control the ipod with your receiver's remote you will need to purchase a same brand ipod dock.