5.1 surround sound

5.1 surround sound ("five-point one") is the common name for surround sound audio systems. 5.1 is the most commonly used layout in home theatres.[1] It uses five full-bandwidth channels and one low-frequency effects channel (the "point one").[2] Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, and SDDS all common 5.1 systems. 5.1 is also the standard surround sound audio component of digital broadcast and music.[3]

All 5.1 systems use the same speaker channels and configuration, having a front left (FL) and front right (FR), a center channel (CNT), two surround channels (surround left - SL and surround right - SR) and the low-frequency effects (LFE) channel designed for a subwoofer.[4][5]

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  2. ^ "Understanding Surround Sound Formats". Crutchfield.com. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  3. ^ "What is 5.1". Archived from the original on 17 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Help Guide | Names and functions of speakers". helpguide.sony.net. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Help Guide | Installing 5.1-channel speaker system". helpguide.sony.net. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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