R E V I E W E R ’ S G U I D E
R E V O L U T I O N S U P P O R T S A L L O F T H E M O S T C O M M O N — A N D E V E N S O M E O F T H E M O R E O B - S C U R E — T Y P E S O F S P E A K E R C O N F I G U R A - T I O N S .
Speaker Configurations
2.0 | Left, right |
“2.1” | Left, right with subwoofer (no discrete subwoofer input) |
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2.1 | Left, right; discrete subwoofer |
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4.0 | Left, right, two surrounds |
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4.1 | Left, right, two surrounds; subwoofer |
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5.0 | Left, right, center; two surrounds |
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5.1 | Left, right, center; two surrounds, subwoofer |
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6.1 | Left, right, center; three surrounds, subwoofer |
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7.1 | Left, right, center; four surrounds, subwoofer |
7.1 Surround Sound
Because 7.1 surround sound is new, some of your readers may be unfamiliar with it. To assist you in providing your readers with an authoritative overview, we’ve pro- vided you with answers to the five most commonly asked questions about 7.1 sur- round. For more detailed information, visit the web sites of Dolby, DTS, THX, and Microsoft about their respective technologies.
Q“Why would I want more than 5.1 surround sound?”
A Simply put, 7.1 provides a more immersive surround experience. Sound goes not only from the front to the
5.1cannot deliver. For those interested in the ultimate surround experi- ence, 7.1 is the way to go.
The best way to compare is to audition an EX title with a scene that has good surround mixing, such as the Star Wars Pod Racer scene. Com- pare the surround experience in 5.1 vs. 7.1
Q“Where do the extra speakers go?”
AThe extra speakers go directly behind the listener(s) as shown in the following illustration.
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