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by Sigma6 on October 8th, 2003

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When a sound system says it has "5.1" or "6.1" speakers, what does that mean?

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  • by Gameboy42 on October 9th, 2003

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    The number before the period is the total number of surround channels besides the subwoofer. You will want one speaker for each channel for the best surround effects. The number after the period signifies the number of subwoofers (usually 1).

    In a 5.1 system you'll have a center speaker, 2 front speakers, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer. A 6.1 system will have 2 fronts, 2 rears, a center front, a center rear, and a subwoofer.

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