A receiver takes the sound from your TV and transmits it to the connected speakers via wires. Most surround sound kits include a receiver. All speakers will connect to your receiver via AV cable, but the receiver can use optical, HDMI, or AV cables to connect to your TV.

What is the purpose of surround sound?

Surround sound adds one or more channels from loudspeakers to the side or behind the listener that are able to create the sensation of sound coming from any horizontal direction (at ground level) around the listener.

Is surround sound better on or off?

For most games, surround sound stereo headphones are preferred because the sound is closer to your ears and the muffs usually cancel out other sounds, making it much easier to hear the audio.

How do you Prewire a home theater?

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What are the most important speakers in a home theater?

A center channel speaker is the most important speaker in a surround sound setup because it does most of the work. Most of the action, and conversation, in a movie, happens front and center on your screen, meaning that the center channel is the one reproducing it.

How do I set up 5.1 surround sound speakers?

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