ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SURROUND SPEAKERS

1. Surround sound comes in four types:5.1,6.1,7.1,and 8.1. The lowest level,5.1,incorporates five speakers into the surround sound system,with 6.1 having six speakers and so fourth. 2. AMPLIFIER: An amplifier makes it all happen.The amplifier powers the entire system,making it the most important component of the system.This is the device that the subwoofer and speakers run through.The amplifier is also connected to the device from which you'd like your sound connected to,such as television. 3. FRONT SPEAKERS: THIS IS WERE THE SOUND HAPPENS,the front speakers include the center speaker and side speakers.The speaker is positioned were you'd like the direction of the sound to be coming from.Most people set up the center speaker in line with their television.The side speakers are set up to the sides of the center speaker,usually several feet away from the television. 4. REAR SPEAKERS: The rear speakers are positioned behind or the sides of the viewer to create the sensation of being surrounded by sound.The speakers are mainly heard when action on screen happens in the background,such as bombs exploding in the distance behind the characters on screen. 5. SUBWOOFER: Subwoofer had punch to the sound.The subwoofer adds the punch to the surround sound system,providing bass.The subwoofer can be positioned in various areas but is usually placed near the center of the sound.