Query abt speaker specs...

[amitskale]

Hey Guys,

I have a query. I came across various speaker specs like 2.0, 2.1, 5.1 etc.

What is the meaning of these?

What is the difference between 2.1 and 5.1?

Thanks and Regards,
Amit Kale.

[parimal_xp2003]

Refers to the use of audio channels plus a subwoofer channel in speaker systems.

X.Y means X audio channel & Y subwoofer channel.

See deatil:

2.0 --> 2 audio channel and no subwoofer channel.

2.1 --> 2 audio channel & 1 subwoofer channel.

5.1 --> 1 front central channel
------> 1 front left & 1 front right
------> 1 surround left & 1 surround right
------> 1 subwoofer channel

6.1 --> 1 central channel & 1 rear central
------> 1 front left & 1 front right
------> 1 surround left & 1 surround right
------> 1 subwoofer channel

7.1 --> 1 front central channel
------> 1 front left & 1 front right
------> 1 rare left & 1 rare right
------> 1 surround left & 1 surround right
------> 1 subwoofer channel

Numerous audio encoding technologies support 5.1 channel, including Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS.

Note: All 5.1 channel speaker system can't play Dolbydigital or DTS. For that speaker system should have Digital amplifier with Dolby & dts decoder facilities. Read the speaker system specification carefully.

[amitskale]

Thanks for the info. But what is the difference between the sound quality of 2.1 and 5.1?

I was suggested to buy Altec Lancing 2.1. But I saw that 5.1 version also is available and price difference is not huge.

Please suggest!

Regards,
Amit Kale.

[kooabs03]

5.1,6.1... these r basically for surround sound to give a home theater feel. u can buy it if you want to use it as home theater. for music alone 2.1 is OK