Surround sound stereo provides a way of reproducing the reverberant sounds of the hall (or any other recording space). By having two or more speakers to the sides or rear of the listener, it can “create” the ambiance of the original recording environment. If the side/rear speakers combine with the front speakers, it can create a three dimensional (3D) environment which provides depth to the sound. Meanwhile, by adding the reverberating sound, it creates a much deeper and fuller listening experience. The sounds feel more alive and it creates an “on the scene” illusion for the listener.
Sony HT-CT100 Surround Sound System might be the right surround sound stereo for you. One of the problems with this home-theater surround sound is finding the space to place 6 speakers in a room. It can be a challenge. Sony’s HT-CT100 converts the surround experience to 3.1 channels and uses only 2 speakers, a subwoofer and a SoundBar.
The SoundBar of surround sound stereo is placed like a center channel speaker directly over the TV. Speakers within the bar radiate at different angles to deliver center, left, and right channels through a spatially enhanced sound field. With 50 Watts to each channel + 100 Watts directly to subwoofer, the system delivers 250 watts total.
Another option is Xbox Spherex 51000 6-Piece 5.1 Surround Sound System. Developed in conjunction with the Game Audio Network Guild (GANG) – which sets the “reference standard” for video game audio – this surround sound stereo delivers a sophisticated 360-degree home theater experience whether you are playing your favorite game, watching your favorite movie, or listening to the latest music release. The system features five independent audio inputs (three digital, one analog, and one USB 1.1 port), so it connects easily to your game console, DVD player, CD player, portable audio device, or computer.
The sound of this surround sound stereo is distributed through the five satellite speakers, each with a 3-1/2-inch woofer and 3/4-inch metal dome tweeter, and the dual-vented subwoofer with its 8-inch matrix cone woofer. The system’s audio enhancements include Omnipolar technology, which rations sound (30 percent direct to 70 percent reflected) in a 360-degree dispersion pattern, so listeners can position their satellite speakers in a variety of configurations, along with MaxxBass augmentation, which extends the lower end of the frequency response to deliver deeper, more natural bass tones from both the subwoofer and the satellites themselves.
Even, this surround sound stereo comes with a powerful 300-watt DDX amplifier (50 watts x 3, 25 watts x 2, and 100-watt subwoofer), which eliminates signal distortion by maintaining a digital signal flow to each speaker. And thanks to the Aureus digital signal processor, listeners can enjoy rich surround sound regardless of the format, with decoding for Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II. Additional features include an expansion slot for future compatibility and an infrared remote control with an IR receiver.