Typical home theater 5.1-channel configurations are configured. The 5 stands for the use of 5-channels or speakers, front right, center, front left, rear right and rear left. The.1 shows a subwoofer for low frequency effects. For the majority of configurations at home, 5.1 channels is sufficient, but some common configurations, two additional surround channels add, called Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. These channels also features a surround left and surround right. But ... The fun doesNot well. More recent configurations allow for 9.1 channels, known as Dolby Pro Logic IIz. This configuration adds two additional front channels, an effect for the front left and front right speaker to the left. The intention is there, the feeling of space and depth to the sound field to add, by the speaker in fact the height above the existing front channels.
You do not need to meet with a choice, choose the configuration for your home theater, be confused. I like a good set and put amuch emphasis on acoustics. However, in order to achieve outstanding results, you should not get caught in all the hype - you do not need nine channels, in fact, you do not even need 7 For most theater is a perfect 5.
Proceed with 5.1 sound will reach the desired result and save money in the process. When you add more channels to be more requirements for the receiver. And if you missed all offered through the new sounds of the latest movies are not interested,Worried ... most are already included in 5.1 and above, I'm sure you will not even notice a difference in addition to the extra channels. However, if your intention to build a theater very large with ceilings higher than 20 meters, you can explore at 7 or 9 channels. During my planning and design, I decided that I wanted to stay with 5.1, but still my options open in the future if I changed my mind.
Knowing that the studios are always trying to create and push new soundMeans of communication for the consumer, I decided to future-proof in my room as best I could. I achieved this by an additional speaker wire could, in 9-channel configuration and installation of PVC pipe in my ceiling to run new wire quickly and easily in the future. The additional costs were minimal, and I recommend it to your investment in the future to protect. Also, if a speaker cable ever fail, etc., can easily be outsourced.
Another thing that I have my 5.1 installation was a compliment to an extra helping ofSubwoofer. A further sub is not required, but two are usually better than one for several reasons. Suppose we use the same make and model, a further sub-return will be significantly better bass response. The sounds are distributed smoothly and evenly, and the listening area is larger. The sound quality, it will expand to all sessions and there will be a very difficult time determining the source of the low frequencies have, often with a single bass sounds good sublumpy, and a place from another. Assuming proper placement, is a good sub, but two is even better!
Bottom line, when you design your home theater, all you need is a 5-channel configuration, not all the hype to add more channels required for capture. If your receiver supports the use of two subwoofers, go ahead and add an extra. And last but not least, do not forget to future-proof your room by adding a few extra wires and tubes.
