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Surround sound [message #62082] Sun, 14 March 2010 17:23 Go to next message
love4music is currently offline  love4music
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How many people like the surround sound speakers? I think they are better because it makes it easier to hear the TV or movie. I also like the feeling that I'm in a theater.
Re: Surround sound [message #62086 is a reply to message #62082] Sun, 14 March 2010 22:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I like using surround speakers for movies. But I wouldn't skimp on the mains in order to afford surrounds. If I had a limited budget, I'd prefer high quality two channel sound to mediocre quality five channel sound.

Re: Surround sound [message #62380 is a reply to message #62082] Thu, 22 April 2010 13:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Lancelot is currently offline  Lancelot
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What can you do with a desktop speaker to have a surround sound? I have a regular computer speaker that has a bass and treble control but I can't get a surround sound from it. Can I use a software to create a surround sound on my desktop speaker?
Re: Surround sound [message #62381 is a reply to message #62380] Thu, 22 April 2010 13:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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No, surround sound is done by additional speakers placed to the sides and slightly behind the listening area.

Re: Surround sound [message #63400 is a reply to message #62381] Thu, 15 July 2010 02:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Lancelot is currently offline  Lancelot
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So this means that I can create surround sound only by adding speakers. I wonder if I can make a home theater with my computer. My monitor is 22" with good graphics card but I don't have a good quality sound.
Re: Surround sound [message #63594 is a reply to message #63400] Sat, 31 July 2010 23:39 Go to previous message
JiminyCricket is currently offline  JiminyCricket
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From the (admittedly little) I have read on this topic it isn't really worth building your own home theater with a PC. At least not in financial terms but I guess if you enjoy the project then it's worth it in other ways.
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