Surround Sound

Surround sound is probably the best thing to happen to home theater audio.
It is hard to find a home theater without a surround sound system. These multi-channels surround sound systems were designed by Dolby Laboratories and particularly used in movie theaters and home theater systems.

Whatever sound format you are using, a surround sound system uses dedicated surround sound speakers, which envelops the audience with its realistic sound. Here is how it works – the main front left and right speakers bear the soundtrack. The surround audio has a front speaker that brings you the dialogue on screen and other surround sound speaker placement is done in such a way, that the audience receives it all in a balanced manner making it feel as if it is in the scene on screen. You can also have in-wall and in-ceiling surround sound systems where the speakers are set into the wall or ceiling.

How many surround speakers in the surround sound setup would depend on how many playback channels are supported by the audio set up, in addition to your sound format though it need not match it in number. For instance, the 4-channel Dolby surround format is played over a five-channel playback audio set up. You can do a surround sound test with a test CD containing reference test tones, which can be used to calibrate the surround system.

There are wireless surround sound systems available without all the hassle of multiple cables and wires. These wireless surround sound speakers receive audio signals through radio waves or infrared light, though you need to plug them into an AC socket for power. It is neither economical nor feasible to use battery operated wireless surround sound. These systems come with remote controls making it even more convenient to operate them from where you are sitting.

Some of the best brands in speakers offer surround sound systems. The Bose surround sound system is built sleekly and is user-friendly with some great features. It is considered one of the best brands for speakers. Panasonic surround sound systems are affordable, easy to set up and of good quality.

Surround sound headphones enhance your listening pleasure in a major way. Sony surround sound wireless headphones create a wonderful multi channel sound effect in home theater systems. They use the latest technology, which lets you listen uninterruptedly within a radius of 33 feet. You can add additional wireless headsets to this. Another Sony surround sound system includes a full surround sound with just two speakers and a subwoofer.