What is 5.1 surround sound ?

tellboy | 20:32 Tue 20th Jun 2006 | Technology

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I keep seeing 5.1 surround sound. Does this mean using 5 speakers ?

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no six
it is one of several surround sound formats
it is achieved with two front stereo speakers
two rear stereo speakers
one front central speaker and one subwoofer
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sometimes you also can find 4.1, etc. the .1 is the subwoofer for the bass.

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