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Understanding surround sound formats More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Cees Conijn | permalink
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Because most people, from surround sound novices to A/V experts, find new formats a little confusing, we've provided a quick description of how each format works.

For further reading: http://www.crutchfield.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learn/learningcenter/home/hometheater_surround.html ^[1]

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Ultimate surround sound guide: Different formats explained More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Patrick Pek | permalink
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Wondering which is the best surround sound format for your home theater system? Start by learning the technical differences between different formats with our ultimate surround sound guide.

For further reading: http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/ultimate-surround-sound-guide-different-formats-explained/ ^[2]

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Is surround sound for music and home theater on its way out? - CNET More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by LAVERNE WELCH | permalink
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Music surround formats never really caught on, and now the appeal of listening to five or more speakers for movies is fading fast.

For further reading: http://www.cnet.com/news/is-surround-sound-for-music-and-home-theater-on-its-way-out/ ^[3]

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Surround Sound More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Cu 00e 9lia Fontau 00ednhas | permalink
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Surround sound is about trying to recreate the aural experience of a movie theater in the home. It requires several speakers to achieve the enveloping sound needed, but exactly how many is up for debate

For further reading: http://hometheaterreview.com/surround-sound/ ^[4]

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How Surround Sound Works More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Trascu | permalink
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Learn about surround sound technology, get buying tips, read sound system reviews and compare prices and features on popular system models.
Tags: surround sound, audio, home entertainment, home theater

For further reading: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/surround-sound.htm ^[5]

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How to Choose a Surround Sound System More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Trish Goodchild | permalink
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Do you know how to choose surround sound? Get familiar with your options and terminology with this guide on how to choose a surround sound system.
Tags: choose surround sound, choosing surround sound, choose surround sound system

For further reading: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/how-to-tech/how-to-choose-surround-sound-system.htm ^[6]

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Cees Conijn, Cu 00e 9lia Fontau 00ednhas, Trascu, Trish Goodchild, Patrick Pek, LAVERNE WELCH

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1. http://www.crutchfield.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learn/learningcenter/home/hometheater_surround.html

2. http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/ultimate-surround-sound-guide-different-formats-explained/

3. http://www.cnet.com/news/is-surround-sound-for-music-and-home-theater-on-its-way-out/

4. http://hometheaterreview.com/surround-sound/

5. http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/surround-sound.htm

6. http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/how-to-tech/how-to-choose-surround-sound-system.htm