are rear surround sound speakers having same sound

Are rear surround sound speakers being feed the same signal? So there is no stereo signal at the back on 7.1 ht set up.

cip5712-27-2005 2:24pm

sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 12-27-2005 at 05:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete . Well no..not the "same" signal. I'd guess for a 7.1 system you have at least 8 signals. Center Front - 1 Front - 2 Side - 2 Rear - 2 Sub - 1 If you're missing one pair, is the amp set for 5.1 output? .