5-1-surround

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'5.1 surround' is a six-channel audio system. It includes five full-bandwidth channels: front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left, and one low-frequency effects subwoofer channel.

Examples in Different Contexts

For home theater enthusiasts, setting up a '5.1 surround' system involves placing five speakers and one subwoofer around the room. A home theater consultant might advise, 'Place the center speaker above or below the TV for the best dialogue clarity in your 5.1 surround setup.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

This film has a lot of intense action scenes. We need a sound design that can mirror that intensity to the audience.

Response:

I completely agree. Let's design the film's audio for a 5.1 surround setting to capture those intense moments.

Marketing

Scenario:

We should highlight superior audio quality as a key selling point for our new home theater system.

Response:

Adding a 5.1 surround sound experience as a key selling point could really appeal to audiophiles.