The first place to start when choosing computer speakers is to think about whether you want just two desktop speakers (2.0), two speakers and a subwoofer (2.1), or surround sound (5.1).

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When 5.1 channel program material is played back in the movie sound mode the sound field may ... and there was rear surround effect. Individual instruments and voices are easy to identify but ...

Surround sound effects ... it uses the DTS Neo:PC technology to create a 5.1-channel matrix from a stereo source and then turns it back into stereo output for computer speakers or headphones.

It comprises left, right and center front channels along with left and right channels toward the rear, plus subwoofer (see home theater speakers). Surround sound can also be "virtualized" in a ...

When 5.1 channel program material is played back in the movie sound mode the sound field may extends past the sides and well above the soundbar, but still lacks depth.

Because all the speakers are directly under the TV, you won't get a truly immersive sound as you will with a proper surround system. Even with Dolby Atmos and other processing to create a 'virtual ...