[>GUIDE<] - Surround Sound (5.1+)

In order to put together a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound system you need only three things.

• Surround Receiver

• Some Speakers

• A Subwoofer

Pick a budget (usually above $500) and assemble your system. If you don't think you can afford a good system right away consider starting with a 5.1 receiver and only two decent speakers. That basic 2.0 can have a sub added down the line making it a 2.1 and as funds become available you can add rear speakers or move the initial budget speakers to the rear, get better fronts and then add a center.

There is no harm in building a system up over time.

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The da vinci code movie series. {5.1 vs 7.1 Note:} Your room makes this determination. If the room you are in does not have at least 6 feet of open space behind your seating positions you are likely not going to fit a 7.1 properly and should stick to 5.1

{.1 and .2} This simply means a subwoofer(s). Since it isn't a full range channel they just indicate it as an addon. Don't worry about having a .1 and wanting two subs. A simple RCA SPLITTER can give that to you. It is more a marketing ploy to sound cooler.

{MultiEQ, Audyssey, Room Correction} These are features/programs that receivers come with to automatically 'fix' room acoustics. It uses a supplied microphone to try and detect speaker response range, distance, reverb delay, etc etc etc. It can help oddly shaped or echoy rooms OR with mis-matched/bad speakers. You aren't required to run it but I recommend it if you hear any issues you don't like. (results vary and you can always UNDO it)

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Look for the cheapest unit from a reputable brand that fits ALL/most of your needs (# of HDMI inputs, 5.1 or 7.1, Legacy inputs (S-Video, RCA-Video for old game consoles), Airplay, etc) Remember to mostly Ignore wattage (more than 90wpc is enough for 99% of speakers) and stick to the brands listed below or drop a comment if you find a good deal. Don't be afraid to look at last years models either, most times very few changes occur and only a few 'smart' features or HDMI ports are added with a facelift. You can also look for Refurbished Receivers to save some cash.

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I am making a personal guarantee that all the speakers below will be good. They each have their strong suits but in the end it comes down to personal preference and what you can fit in the space and the budget. Most of these are sold in pairs but not all, most have a matching center but not all. If a matching center is not available you can use an additional single bookshelf or roll the dice and just get a very good center, MTM or LCR from another manufacturer. Rule of thumb is get a better center then your left and right if you can. Matching is also good. Bigger rooms usually need bigger speakers.

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All the speakers above can be used as rears. BUT if you want specialty speakers or to get a bit cheaper then this is a list for that. Some of these speakers are (Di/Bi-pole) and throw sound in multiple directions, these types of speakers can only be used as rear channels in 5, 6 and 7.1 setups. These Bi/Di-pole are a worthwhile upgrade in most cases and don't worry about 'matching' your rear speakers to the fronts by brand or model as timbre has very little to do with off phase rears. So get the pair that works best for you and your room.

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You will also be needing some speaker wire, Either 16 or 14 may be used in most scenarios where longer runs or larger speakers are used. Make sure you search for 100% copper or Oxygen free speaker wire!

This wire is used for all channels so buy enough to run everywhere and hide the wires along moulding and around door frames. You may also need a Wire Stripper if you don't already have one and I recommend you pick up some Banana Clips to make your life so much easier when connecting everything. A single RCA wire for your subwoofer is also needed and finally try not to overpay for HDMI cables.

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Surround sound audio is, simply put, sound that completely surrounds you. It means a speaker in virtually every corner of the room, projecting high-quality digital sound at you from all angles just as though you were in a theater.

Oh, but there’s so much more. It also means sound diversification, with deep, thunderous bass rumbling the floorboards as an explosion happens on screen, and subtle sound effects skittering and tapping behind you in a suspenseful scene. For music, it’s being purely enveloped by the song you’re listening to.

In terms of nuts and bolts, it means a set of speakers, usually five, including the all-important “center speaker,” and a subwoofer for powerful bass. This is where the term “5.1” comes from -- five speakers and a subwoofer. If you're interested in buying a surround sound system, be sure to read the definitions below, as well as the breakdown of how the different parts work.

Components of a Surround Sound Speaker System

• • Subwoofer
    A subwoofer is a large, powered speaker specifically designed to produce bass tones and other low-frequency notes. A subwoofer uses air pressure to create a deep, rumbling sound in order to fill a room with bass noises. Subwoofers are most often placed on the floor in the corner of a room or auditorium for maximum effect across the entire venue. When you’re in a room or theater with loud bass that makes the floor rumble impressively under your feet, that’s the subwoofer you’re feeling. On a PC surround sound system, a subwoofer helps create fantastic bass tones when playing music or a particularly exciting movie.
  • Center Speaker
    The center speaker in a surround sound system is often considered to be the most important speaker of all the speakers in a surround sound system. Usually larger, more versatile, and containing more individual speaker cones than the other satellite speakers, most of the “important sound” is channeled through this speaker. In movies, for example, this means dialog and other important sound effects. High-quality surround sound systems will have a center speaker that is different from the left and right satellites.
  • Satellite Speakers
    A satellite speaker is a general term used for any of the speakers meant to be placed on the left or right sides of the room. In a standard 5.1 system, this means left and right front speakers and left and right rear speakers. That’s a total of four speakers plus the center speaker, which makes five, and then the “.1” represents the subwoofer, which is how the term “5.1” developed. So, 6.1 surround sound means six speakers plus still just one subwoofer.
  • Equalizer or Mixer
    Usually, the equalizer or mixer will just be a part of your PC (or audio receiver, for home theaters). Most computers have built-in equalizers or mixers as part of their sound card output specs, and most audio software, such as iTunes, also comes with its own mixer. On really high-end systems, or on systems which require a lot of power, you may need a separate equalizer as part of a powered amplification system.

Types of Surround Sound Speaker Systems

• • 2.1 Speaker Systems
    2.1 audio systems are not technically “surround sound,” but they are definitely a step up from simple shelf speakers (which don’t have the benefit of a subwoofer). Just as with 5.1 systems, the “2” stands for two satellite speakers -- at the left and right front -- and the “.1” stands for the subwoofer. So 2.1 sound is a great economic solution if you don’t have the money or space for what is called “true” surround sound (at least 5.1 speakers), but you still want high quality, dynamic sound.
  • 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers
    5.1 surround sound and better is often referred to, when the system is of a high enough quality, as “true” surround sound. This is because the five speakers allow for two left and right front speakers, two left and right rear speakers (behind your head), a quality center speaker (thus the “5” in 5.1), and a powered subwoofer for deep, rumbling bass tones (that’s the “.1” in 5.1). When digital surround sound signals (such as Dolby or THX) are played through a system like this, you enter a whole new realm of sound, with thundering explosions, dynamic music, and subtle, encompassing sound effects all around your room.
  • 6.1, 10.2, and other Multi-Speaker Systems
    5.1 surround sound is considered the minimum number of speakers needed for true surround sound. Other common configurations include 6.1 (six speakers and a subwoofer) or 10.2 (ten speakers and two subwoofers). The configuration doesn’t matter a great deal and is mostly dependent upon your room size and personal desire. Most audio experts will tell you that above all, you just need to ensure that the speakers are balanced on each side of the room. In a 6.1 system, the extra satellite usually goes at the back center of the room, to balance out the front center speaker.