- Front left and right speakers: These speakers are placed in front of the listener, usually on either side of the television or projector screen.
- Center speaker: The center speaker is placed directly in front of the listener, typically below or above the television or projector screen.
- Surround left and right speakers: These speakers are placed behind the listener, usually on either side of the couch or seating area.
- Subwoofer: The subwoofer is placed anywhere in the room, but it is typically placed in the front or back corner.
The subwoofer is responsible for reproducing the low-frequency sounds (bass) that cannot be reproduced by the other speakers. The other five speakers are responsible for reproducing the mid-range and high-frequency sounds.
If you want to create a more immersive surround sound experience, you can add additional speakers. For example, you can add two more surround speakers (for a total of four) or you can add two height channels (for a total of 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 surround sound).
The more speakers you add, the more immersive the surround sound experience will be.