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Choosing Surround Sound Wireless Speakers
Surround sound wireless speakers are becoming a preferred choice for use with home entertainment systems. To be able to attain genuine surround sound you'll need a so-called 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system. The '.1' in the two systems relates to a subwoofer, the speaker designed to output low sounds; the other number shown refers to the number of satellite speakers. In a 5.1 setup, you have middle, front right, front left, rear left and rear right satellite speakers. 7.1 systems are exactly the same, except with the addition of left and right side speakers.
As to whether the extra expense of a 7.1 surround sound setup is worth it, it's a matter of personal preference. Quite a few people may explain that the difference is marginal, so that if you're on a tight budget, you are better off spending your money on a better 5.1 setup, than you would be a not so good 7.1 one. Some believe that a 7.1 setup can only be justified if you have a big room and that a properly setup, quality 5.1 system will be perfect for all but the biggest locations. On the other hand, if you have the budget available and a big area, then a 7.1 setup can produce a truly immersive acoustic experience.
Genuine surround sound wireless speakers tend to be very tough to find, however there are a variety of systems that you can buy that provide
wireless rear speakers. This is obviously the best alternative - often you will currently have an array of cables between your Tv, surround sound amplifier, DVD player, etc., so a couple extra cables going to the the center and front left/right speakersreally don't make a great difference. On the other hand, eliminating the cables trailing to the back of the room can be a big
bonus.
To help you take advantage of your surround sound speaker system, you should look at investing in good surround sound speaker stands. The speaker stands you select may have a surprising effect on the listening experience. They can also look good, and quite a few have included cable management to help keep the wires hidden. They ought to also let you arrange the speakers at the most suitable height.
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