In its most basic interpretation, the word surround (which is used very much in our industry today) suggests that the viewer is surrounded by the sound. A well placed speaker system 5.1 properly placed is all you need, this will engulf the listener in sound where every speaker has its own sound track. So if they want a little thunder in the distance and a bee flying over your head at the same time a car drives off the right side of the screen, all these will be heard with great clarity. And the end result will be a very captivating Home Theater Experience.
Preferred Manufacturers
SONY
Yamaha
Onkyo