Choosing surround speakers is a crucial step in creating an immersive home theater experience. Surround speakers are responsible for delivering the ambient sounds, such as footsteps, explosions, and music, that bring movies and TV shows to life.
There are a few key factors to consider when choosing surround speakers. First, you need to decide how many speakers you want. A 5.1 system is the most common, with five speakers (two front, two rear, and a subwoofer) and a 1-channel amplifier. A 7.1 system adds two more speakers (to the sides of the listener), and a 9.1 system adds two more speakers (behind the listener). The more speakers you have, the more immersive the experience will be, but it will also cost more.