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For true surround, you need at least 4 speakers. There are systems that create a 'virtual surround sound' using acoustic tricks from a single array of speakers, but the effect is limited in frequency response and true surround realism.
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Do you need a sub-woofer for surround sound?
Not if you have full range speakers like tower speakers. Even with large speakers, the surround sound mix is encoded with LFE (low frequency effect) sounds that would not be heard without a subwoofer.
How many speakers do I need for a good surround sound?
A good surround sound can have just one good speaker if you buy the right one. But an ideal system may have at least 2-4 nice speakers.
Do surround sound speakers need to go through a receiver?
If you want the surround sound to play through them then yes. If you want some other audio to be played than no.
Will you get 5.1 audio if you connect a sony DVD player to a 46 inch plasma tv with an HDMI cable and or coaxial cable?
No, you will need a surround sound receiver or amplifier with 5 speakers and a subwoofer to hear surround sound.
How do you get just front and surround speakers to play on a Denon avr-1508?
There are no surround modes that quickly turn off the subwoofer, center channel and surround back speakers, but leave the surround speakers (side) speakers on. You will need to go into the System Setup -> Sp 2. In 3.0p -> Speaker Setup menu to select Center Speaker 'None', Surround Speaker ('Large' or 'Small'), Surround Back Speaker 'None' and Subwoofer 'No'. If you have a subwoofer and want sound to come out of the all of the speakers when you are listening to a non-surround source such as a CD, use the 5CH/7CH Stereo DSP simulation.
How do you hook up surround sound speakers to a desk computer?
You will need the appropriate sound card and software.
Why would someone need center channel speakers?
Center channel speakers are deducted to dialogue on a audiovisual program. They are used with surround sound systems in the home and are typically hung the center. So if you want to have the complete surround sound experience you will need one of these speakers.
Do you need a sub-woofer for surround sound?
Not if you have full range speakers like tower speakers. Even with large speakers, the surround sound mix is encoded with LFE (low frequency effect) sounds that would not be heard without a subwoofer.
How many speakers do I need for a good surround sound?
A good surround sound can have just one good speaker if you buy the right one. But an ideal system may have at least 2-4 nice speakers.
Do surround sound speakers need to go through a receiver?
If you want the surround sound to play through them then yes. If you want some other audio to be played than no.
Will you get 5.1 audio if you connect a sony DVD player to a 46 inch plasma tv with an HDMI cable and or coaxial cable?
No, you will need a surround sound receiver or amplifier with 5 speakers and a subwoofer to hear surround sound.
How do you get just front and surround speakers to play on a Denon avr-1508?
There are no surround modes that quickly turn off the subwoofer, center channel and surround back speakers, but leave the surround speakers (side) speakers on. You will need to go into the System Setup -> Sp 2. In 3.0p -> Speaker Setup menu to select Center Speaker 'None', Surround Speaker ('Large' or 'Small'), Surround Back Speaker 'None' and Subwoofer 'No'. If you have a subwoofer and want sound to come out of the all of the speakers when you are listening to a non-surround source such as a CD, use the 5CH/7CH Stereo DSP simulation.
Why won't my Blu-ray player play through all of my speakers on my surround sound?
If you are using additional speakers then you may need to register them with your blu-ray player (you can do this from the blu-ray menu.)
How do I setup a large home theater?
You need a series of wires and a television capable of surround sound. You can purchase a box that has outputs for forward/rear/side speakers that you connect wires to the speakers for. Sony is your best option--inexpensive and durable. I have the 6 speaker subwoofer surround.
Do they make wireless surround sound?
Yes they do make wireless surround sound. If you purchase wireless receiver box you will have speakers that are in the front (which doesn't need to be wireless since it's connected to you TV) and you have the right and left which rest behind you. The wireless receiver box connects to a power outlet and sends the single to the two rear speakers. This setup eliminates running speaker wires from the receiver to your speakers.
What items do you need to hook up a surround system besides speakers?
wirering?
Surround Sound with Wireless Speakers?
Wireless speakers can offer a great way to enjoy your music without worrying about placing unsightly wires all over your home or office. Perfect for a surround sound system or stereo set up, wireless speakers can give a full, rich sound. When shopping for wireless speakers, care should be taken to look at the quality of manufacturing, what wireless method is used for transmitting the audio, and any power needs. Some wireless speakers need to be plugged in to a wall outlet, which may cause some problems if you are trying to avoid wires. Wireless speakers offer a great benefit once installed.
