Which Surround Sound Will Best Suit Your Home Theater Viewing Room

By Matt Thames

Installing a new surround sound system in your home is not an easy task. However, if it is setup properly, a surround sound system will make your at home movie and television watching a more enjoyable experience.

There are several things to consider when looking at a surround sound system for your home, not the least of which is cost. Based on the manufacturer, and type of system, some surround systems can be quite expensive. While it is not necessary to break the back when choosing a system for your home, you should be aware that the more money you spend, it is likely that you will get a better quality sound for your home theater.

The easiest way to go is to buy a pre made system that has already been put together with all the components that match and all the wires included. You have a couple of choices if you are going to go this direction.

The sound bar system is the least complicated home surround system, and the easiest to install. The system comes with two speakers, a sound bar for the front of the room, which simulates the different channels found in a 5.1 channel system, and a sub-woofer. While this system will not produce a sound quality as good as the 5.1 channel system, it is easy to setup, and does provide a limited surround sound experience.

Another option for your surround sound system is a 5.1 channel system. The 5.1 system is made up of 6 speakers. Three separate channel speakers are placed in the front of the room, above and on both sides of the television. The sub-woofer is usually placed in the front of the room as well, on the floor by the television. The remaining two speakers are placed in the back of the room, on opposite sides of the viewing area. This is the most common surround sound system, available with several different options, including wireless rear speakers.

The newest option in home surround sound systems is the 7.1 channel system. The setup for the 7.1 channel system is similar to the 5.1 channel system, with the addition of two speakers that are places in the middle of the room, on opposite sides of the viewing area. The 7.1 channel system is the ideal system for Blu-ray movies, since these movies offer a higher quality of sound then a standard DVD. - 31834

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