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A surround sound does not require a subwoofer but it can make your audio experience so much better. So, even if you do not need one for the surround sound in your home theater, you should consider adding a subwoofer.
Do you really need a subwoofer?
All in all, a subwoofer is an essential part of your system. If you're on a budget or in the infancy of your home-theater development, start with just one subwoofer. As your system grows, think about adding a second low-toned beast to your setup. You're adding more bass and evenly distributing it throughout the room.
Do surround speakers produce bass?
Unless you are listening to true multichannel music, like SACD or DVD-A, you just will not get much bass out of the surround channels, regardless of what you do. As mentioned, if you want more bass, then add additional powered subwoofers in various positions around the room.
Do I need a subwoofer in a small room?
Arguably a sub is more important in a small room since modes are likely to be closer-spaced and deeper than in a larger room with more "stuff". If you can place a subwoofer properly/optimally in the room you should have much flatter bass response.
What’s the point of a subwoofer?
A subwoofer (or "sub") focuses on producing the lower frequencies within music, known as the bass and sub-bass, amplified through the woofer. While regular speakers can allow you to hear the bass, a subwoofer enables the listener to feel the sound.
Can I use front speakers as surround?
Absolutely, yes! The 7.1 surround system works with your center front and rear speakers to create a complete sound imaging system. The more speakers, the better the sound. Keep in mind that from experience, having two rear speakers is the minimum requirement for a surround speaker system.
Can I use any speakers for surround sound?
One of the questions that may come to mind is whether you can use any speakers for surround sound. Fortunately, any speaker can be used for surround sound with the proper connection to a receiver with matching impedance ratings (ohms) and appropriate placement in your home theater space.
Why is a subwoofer important?
Subwoofers are important because most speakers in an audio or home theater system are not capable of reproducing all the frequencies your audio source sends to them. Without a subwoofer you'll be missing out on some of the sound.
Where should a subwoofer be placed in a small room?
A subwoofer placed in the corner of a room may increase the subwoofer's output – causing the sub to sound louder. Try placing your subwoofer in a corner and see how it sounds. However, depending on your floor space, a corner might not be a viable option for your subwoofer if it's too far from your listening area.