Simply put, surround sound works by sending information through multiple audio channels to speakers set up at specific locations around a room.

How do I listen to surround sound?

What You Need to Access Surround Sound. You need a compatible home theater receiver supporting a minimum 5.1 channel speaker system, an AV preamp/processor paired with multi-channel amplifier and speakers, a home-theater-in-a-box system, or a soundbar to experience surround sound.

What is the difference between surround sound and stereo?

Stereo creates a sound-field that, more or less, is shaped like a performance stage that is situated in front of you–as if youre sitting in a theater. (Surround sound recreates this same performance stage, but it adds the ability to place sounds to the sides and behind the listener.)

Do I really need surround sound?

When it comes to surround sound, its totally necessary. Thats because the subwoofer is not only handling the low frequencies that your sound bar or satellite speakers cannot, its also responsible for playing back a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel — the “.

What is the difference between a home theater system and surround sound?

Stereo systems only have 2 speakers (left and right), whereas surround sound is 3 or more. While surround sound will always come with a subwoofer, not all stereo systems do.

What is the most important speaker in a home theater system?

A center channel speaker is the most important speaker in a surround sound setup because it does most of the work. Most of the action, and conversation, in a movie, happens front and center on your screen, meaning that the center channel is the one reproducing it.

What is the difference between woofer and home theater?

A woofer has a range of 40 to about 2,500 Hz, which means it is useful for playing low to mid-range frequencies. Woofers are ideal for home theater use, where you have a wider range of sounds that take advantage of the dynamic range of the woofer.