5.1 channel surround sound
5.1 surround sound is a method of providing surround sound by utilizing five regular speakers and one subwoofer working together. The speakers are arranged so that the listener is flanked by two speakers on both the left and right sides, with a center channel directly in front and a subwoofer located ideally close to either the television or to the listener.
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01/19/09 4:34pm Home A/V feature Directory: Audio features and guides
Check out all our original features and guides in the audio category. dig deeper
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01/16/09 8:15pm Home A/V feature CES 2009: Sharp HT-SB300 and HT-SB200 home theater sound bars first look
These two sound systems promise you theater-quality sound from one space-saving bar. We got a trial run! dig deeper
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01/07/09 3:30pm Home A/V JVC's CES products include HDTVs galore, digital camcorders, Blu-ray, and more
JVC let loose a torrent of new gear upon the CES today, including HDTVs with Blu-ray drives, iPod docks, and excellent color… dig deeper
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12/31/08 5:01pm Mobile, Home A/V, Gaming, Computing, Imaging feature The Obsessable Ten: Best Gadgets of 2008
With 2008 at an end, we highlight 10 of the hottest gadgets of the year. dig deeper
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12/17/08 12:00pm Home A/V, Computing, Gaming, Mobile Obsessable gives away more prizes: USB 5.1 surround sound headphones
In addition to an ooma VoIP core system, iPhone cases, and an Obsessable t-shirt, we're also giving away a pair of Acoustic Research ARW200 USB 5.1 surround sound headphones. dig deeper
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12/17/08 8:00am Computing, Gaming, Home A/V feature Review: Acoustic Research ARW200 USB 5.1 surround sound headphones
Can a set of headphones truly produce great-sounding 5.1 surround sound? Read on to find out! dig deeper
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12/05/08 3:13pm Computing Medion Akoya P8610 laptop coming for media use; 18.4-inch screen, Blu-ray
Medion is releasing a media-center laptop with a sizable 18.4-inch screen. The Akoya P8610 model looks great for media playback… dig deeper
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12/05/08 10:23am Home A/V Open Air Cinema's 16-foot inflatable movie screen now shipping to your backyard
Utah-based Open Air Cinema is trying to bring back the outdoor movie-watching experience with a 16-foot inflatable projector… dig deeper
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12/04/08 12:27pm Home A/V Denon DVD-A1UD first Blu-ray player with SACD and DVD-Audio support
Denon announced a new Blu-ray player that offers high-end audio format compatibility that should appeal to stereophiles or anyone… dig deeper
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11/14/08 4:06pm Home A/V buying-guide Picking the right Home Theater in a Box
Long for the 5.1 surround sound of a large home theater but don't want to spend as much? Home theater in a box systems might be your best bet. dig deeper
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11/12/08 8:00am Home A/V feature Surround sound 101: The basics
Thinking about making the jump to surround sound? We'll break down the basics. dig deeper
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09/21/08 4:04pm Home A/V, Gaming feature How Blu-ray won the high definition format war
Where once two giants vied for dominance, Blu-ray bested HD DVD in the format war for high definition discs. dig deeper
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