surround sound
Surround sound is a method of providing greater than two channels of audio (stereo sound) to achieve a fuller, more complete sound experience with increased spatial dimension due to the use of the additional speakers. The most common surround sound setups in consumer home theaters are 5.1 surround and 7.1 surround, typically with a subwoofer positioned close to the television or to the listener and 5 or 7 additional speakers respectively.
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12/18/08 10:05am Home A/V Z-Base 550 Home Theater Surround System arrives
The previously announced ZVOX Z-Base 550 Home Theater Surround System was officially released yesterday. dig deeper
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11/24/08 1:43pm Home A/V feature Virtual surround sound 101: The basics
Like the idea of surround sound but hate all the wires? Virtual surround sound aims to reproduce the best parts of home theaters from only one source. 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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09/29/08 9:29pm Home A/V ZVOX releases Z-Base 550 single-speaker home theater unit
All-in-one surround sound system includes its own chassis for mounting a large flat-screen television. dig deeper
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