Surround sound systems are very much like home theaters but just smaller and are usually confined to just one room that has been dedicated to them. They are like the systems that you would use in a family room. Small, simple and easy to configure.

There are numerous choices when deciding on how you wish to have your surround sound system configured. Price and the layout of the room that the system will be installed in place a role in deciding how you want to have the system configured.

The most popular configuration is 5.1 surround sound which is a six channel surround sound system. It is the most commonly used format for home use. It uses six channels, usually two in the front, two in the back behind the seating, a center speaker in front and a sub-woofer.

There are numerous other available configurations including 6.1 which adds a center speaker in the rear of the room. 7.1 which has a few different options and 9.1, which provides even more options.

You can get more information on all of your surround sound options by email us today at info@totallywiredhomes.com, or giving us a call at 707-664-0664.