Surround Sound Wireless Speaker Systems
Surround sound wireless speakers are getting to be a favorite option for use with home entertainment systems. To be able to obtain genuine surround sound you will need a so-called 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system. The '.1' in both systems refers to a subwoofer, the speaker designed to output low sounds; the other number shown relates to the number of satellite speakers. In a 5.1 system, you have center, front right, front left, and rear left and right satellites. 7.1 surround sound systems are identical, apart from the inclusion of left and right side speakers.
As to whether the extra expense of a 7.1 surround sound setup is justified, it's down to a matter of personal preference. Many people will explain that the improvement is limited, and that if you are on a budget, you're sensible investing your money buying a better quality 5.1 setup, than you would be a lower quality 7.1 one. Others feel that a 7.1 setup may only be justified if you have an especially big room and that a properly configured, high quality 5.1 system will be acceptable for all but the largest rooms. Even so, if you have the finances on hand and a big room, then a 7.1 setup might provide a truly immersive audio experience.
Genuine surround sound wireless audio systems tend to be extremely tough to obtain, nevertheless there are a number of surround sound systems that can be purchased which offer
wireless rear speakers. This is the most successful solution - you often will already have a lot of wires between your Tv, PVR, DVD system, etc., so a few additional leads joining the center and left/right front speakersdon't make a lot of difference. On the other hand, removing the wires going to the back of the room can be a huge
advantage.
In order to take advantage of your speakers, you should think about buying high quality surround sound speaker stands. The stands you choose will have a surprising influence on the sound quality experienced from the speakers. Also, they can look nice, and many have included cable management to keep any cables concealed. They will also allow you to locate the speakers at the ideal height.
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