Surround Sound

Surround Sound

Surround Sound

Tips on how to add surround sound to your car audio system

the use of surround sound to be just for your needs home entertainment now has proceeded to the car audio market. Surround sound is focused on creating a 3D sound experience that combines the environment and wide range of frequencies. To add surround sound in your car, it takes patience and a bit of time aside, but it's certainly worth it!

Al begin on the project, start planning the speakers and subwoofers will be placed. They have to be a place close enough to the passengers, but not too close or far, to get the most out of your car audio system.

You will put a total of four speakers at the corners of your vehicle well subwoofers. The speakers are placed at the four corners of the car above the ear level to obtain the highest quality surround sound. Remember, surround sound requires a little power, so they buy a five-channel amplifier and feeds enough power to the speakers.

A center speaker may also be necessary. This speaker is often incorporated into the dashboard with a tweeter - a loudspeaker that can be collected at high frequencies. A cross also be necessary to separate the frequencies. These can be purchased separately or are incorporated in the amplifiers.

If you are buying a new stereo, you will need a drive that can connect to a surround processor. Since the signal is digital surround sound processor, the stereo system must be capable of transmitting digital signals. If your stereo is not digital, and then choose a surround processor that converts analog to digital.

Surround sound lets you enjoy 3D sound in his own car. With surround sound, you never feel you are losing in the full sound experience.

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Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 (980-000430)
Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 (980-000430)
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Logitech surround sound speakers z506—for when you want to be moved by big, 5.1 surround sound from your music, movies, and games.

Features

  • Multiple inputs make it easy to connect your PC, game console, iPod, DVD player and more
  • Rich 3D stereo in 5.1 surround sound, even from 2-channel stereo sources
  • 75 watts (RMS) of balanced power and room-filling sound
  • Ported down-firing subwoofer pumps out deep, clean, booming bass
  • On-speaker bass control lets you easily dial the bass level up or down
Sony HTS-S370 Surround Sound Home Theater System, Black
Sony HTS-S370 Surround Sound Home Theater System, Black
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Complete your entertainment experience with 5.1 channels of high-quality surround sound and 1000 watts of power with the HT-SS370 surround sound system. Connect multiple HD devices using a single HDMI cable per device and turn this great system into your entertainment hub, plus operate all your compatible BRAVIA Sync devices using one remote control. Add optional S-AIR accessories and enjoy the convenience of wireless rear speakers or multi-room streaming.

Features

  • 1000 watt, 5.1-channel surround sound system ideal for Blu-ray Disc players
  • HDMI Repeater lets you connect multiple devices and send to your HDTV with just one HDMI cable
  • BRAVIA Sync compatible for controlling multiple devices with one remote
  • Wireless S-AIR support for adding wireless speakers with multi-room capability
  • Digital media port for iPod (iPod cradle sold separately)
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset
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Creative Labs brings you the Sound Blaster Arena USB Gaming Headset, an all in one sound system for the ultimate gaming audio experience powered by award winning Sound Blaster technology. Laptop or desktop? The100% digital USB connection delivers hassle-free, crystal clear audio whatever your system choice is. Powerful built in Sound Blaster X-Fi technology with EAX support gives you unrivaled 3D positional surround sound so effective it’s like being able to see in the dark. Combined with VoiceFX to cloak your voice and Silencer technology to suppress background noise, it’s the clear weapon of choice for the demanding gamer. Designed for extended gaming sessions, its light, flexible headband and soft earpads ensure maximum comfort, Precision Full Spectrum drivers deliver unparalleled sonic accuracy, while the detachable noise-canceling microphone and handy in-line volume control, ensure optimum performance. Sound Blaster Arena – a sensory advantage that’s so good, they’ll say it’s unfair.

Features

  • Contoured and ergonomic ear cups, plus lightweight, precision-fit comfort headband
  • 40mm Full-Spectrum (20Hz~20kHz) Neodymium Drivers
  • Removable microphone to allow use as headphones when not gaming
  • Reversible ear cups for compact storage
  • Includes silencer technology to eliminate background noise so your voice is heard clearly
Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Headset
Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Headset
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The Logitech G35 headset. Game-changing immersion with 7.1 surround sound powered by Dolby technology for a detailed soundfield. Featuring three swappable headband pads; three customizable G keys; on-ear audio controls; and an adjustable, noise-canceling microphone.

Features

  • 7.1 surround sound powered by Dolby technology delivers a detailed soundfield ¿ hear your enemies before they see you.
  • Three swappable headband pads let you choose the best fit, for long-lasting comfort.
  • Three customizable G keys give you one-touch command over music, voice morphing, and more.
  • On-ear audio controls provide quick access to volume, microphone mute, and surround sound adjustments.
  • Adjustable, noise-canceling microphone focuses on your voice and reduces background noise.
Panasonic SC-BT230 5.1 Surround Sound System
Panasonic SC-BT230 5.1 Surround Sound System
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VIERA Cast's assorted online content just keeps getting better - in addition to the popular contents such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums, it now offers Pandora Internet Radio, movies streamed from Netflix, exciting sports from FOX Sports, and tweeting web communications with Twitter. No PC required. By using a combination of real speakers and virtual speakers, a more natural and smoother sound can be enjoyed. You'll notice the difference, epecially in an action scene - you'll feel like you're sitting in the center of a true cinema theater. With the new bamboo cone speakers, the sound becomes much more responsive. Vocals are more pure and cleaner, and the dialog is crisper and easier to understand than ever before. The SC-BT230 is compatible with a new feature of ARC (Audio Return Channel). ARC allows receiving audio signals from the TV, on top of the preexisting HDMI function of sending audio/video signals to the TV with just one cable. This new feature will simplify the connection by eliminating an audio cable connection between the TV audio output and the main unit's audio input.

Get your home theater going right out of the box with the Panasonic SC-BT230 home entertainment system, which includes a Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier plus a complete 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system (including one subwoofer, one center channel speaker, and four satellite speakers). It also features 1000 watts of total power, Panasonic's VIERA Cast streaming video, 7.1-channel virtual surround sound (from the 5.1-channel speaker set), an FM radio, SD memory card slot of medial playback, and bamboo cones in the speakers. And you'll be able to play music and video stored on your iPhone or iPod thanks to the included iPod dock. Key Features VIERA Cast: Enjoy Great Web Entertainment on Your HDTV VIERA Cast's assorted online content just keeps getting better--in addition to the popular contents such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums, it now offers Pandora Internet Radio, movies streamed from Netflix (unlimited membership required) and Amazon Video on Demand, exciting sports from FOX Sports, and tweeting web communications with Twitter. And no PC is required. Connect to your home network via Ethernet or go wireless using an optional Wi-Fi dongle that connects to this home theater system via one of its USB ports. VIERA Cast streaming content. Cinema Surround: Reproduces Realistic Movie Theater Surround Experience By using a combination of real speakers and virtual speakers, a more natural and smoother sound can be enjoyed. You'll notice the difference, especially in an action scene--you'll feel like you're sitting in the center of a true cinema theater. Advanced Bamboo Cone Speaker: Clear, Beautiful Vocals With the new bamboo cone speakers, the sound becomes much more responsive. Vocals are more pure and cleaner, and the dialog is crisper and easier to understand than ever before. Audio Return Channel: Simple Connection with HDMI Cable The SC-BT230 is compatible with a new feature of ARC (Audio Return Channel). ARC allows receiving audio signals from the TV, on top of the preexisting HDMI function of sending audio/video signals to the TV with just one cable. This new feature will simplify the connection by eliminating an audio cable connection between the TV audio output and the main unit's audio input. (ARC compatible TV is required.) Specifications Total power: 1000 watts RMS (125 x 2 for front speakers; 250W for center speaker; 125W x 2 for surround speakers; 250W for subwoofer) Dolby Digital decoder: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital DTS decoder: DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS DVD+R/RW/R(DL) playback formats: Video, AVCHD DVD-R/RW/R(DL) playback formats: Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, JPEG, MP3 CD-R/RW playback formats: CD-DA, MP3, JPEG BD-RE/RE DL playback formats: BD-MV, JPEG SD memory card slot: Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC cards; plays AVCHD, MPET2, and JPEG media Universal Dock for iPod/iPhone: Integrated VIERA Cast: Yes Wireless LAN system: Ready (requires optional USB dongle) FM radio: Yes, with 30 presets Main unit dimensions: 2-1/8 x 16-15/16 x 11-5/16 inches (HxWxD) Connections HDMI output: 1 Digital audio input: 2 (optical) USB port: 1 (for optional Wi-Fi dongle) Ethernet: 1 Audio input: 1 (stereo minijack, 3.5mm) Speakers Front and surround speakers (x2): 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 4-11/16 x 3-5/32 x 2-11/16 inches (HxWxD) Center speaker: 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 3-11/32 x 5-23/32 x 2-13/16 inches (HxWxD) Subwoofer: 6-1/2-inch woofer; 11-13/32 x 5-23/32 x 10-5/32 inches (HxWxD) What's in the Box Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier, 5.1-channel surround sound speaker set (subwoofer, center channel, four satellites), remote control (with batteries), speaker cables, video cable, operating instructions

Features

  • Home theater system in a box, with Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier plus 5.1-channel speaker set
  • Provides 1000 watts of total power (RMS); 7.1-channel virtual surround sound via 5.1-channel speakers
  • VIERA Cast Internet streaming video and music from services including Netflix,
  • Connects to your home network via Ethernet or using optional Wi-Fi dongle (connects to USB port)
  • Plays Blu-ray discs plus full array of DVD and CD formats; SD memory card slot for playback of music, video, and photos
Creative Labs SB1090 USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Audio System
Creative Labs SB1090 USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Audio System
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Adding the USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card is the easiest way to make your music and movies sound their best. X-Fi Technology restores details and vibrance your music and movies lost during compression, making them richer and fuller, and expands stereo into surround sound with headphones or speakers. Plus it includes PowerDVD software via free download for the ultimate PC movie entertainment experience.

Features

  • X-Fi Crystalizer technology restores the detail and vibrance to your compressed music and movies.
  • Slip on your headphones and X-Fi CMSS-3D technology moves the sound away from your ears and into the space around you.
  • Expand your stereo music and movies into surround sound with X-Fi CMSS-3D technology. Voices are centered in front of you.
  • Realistic sound effects in games Bullets whiz past your head. Explosions shake the room.
  • Cinematic surround sound from DVD movies Watch your DVDs in cinematic surround sound with PowerDVD software
Sabrent USB-SBCV USB 2.0 External Surround Sound Adapter - Add Sound to a Desktop or Notebook - Driverless!
Sabrent USB-SBCV USB 2.0 External Surround Sound Adapter - Add Sound to a Desktop or Notebook - Driverless!
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This USB 2.0 Mic/Speaker 3D Audio Sound Card Adapter is a highly flexible audio interface, which can be used with either laptop or desktop system. No driver required, plug-and-play for instant audio playing and compliant with all mainstream operation systems. Features : Compact, portable, convenient to carry. Compliant with USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12Mbps) Specification. Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification 1.0. Compliant with USB HID Class Specification 1.1. USB Bus-powered mode, no external power required. Connectors: USB Type-A, Stereo output jack, Mono microphone-input jack. 2 LED indicators. Driverless for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 003/Vista/Linux/Mac OS. Specifications : Device Type: USB 2.0 Mic/Speaker 2.1 CH 3D Audio Sound Card Adapter. Device Interface: USB Type-A, Stereo output jack, Mono microphone-input jack. Function Keys: Microphone-Mute, Speaker-Mute, Volume-Up/Down. Dimension: 1.8" L x 1.0" W x 0.6" H (45 x 25 x 14 mm). Weight: 0.5 oz (14 g).

Features

  • Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification 1.0
  • Connectors: USB Type-A, Stereo output jack, Mono microphone-input jack. 2 LED indicators
  • Driverless for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 003/Vista/Linux/Mac OS
  • Dimension: 1.8" L x 1.0" W x 0.6" H (45 x 25 x 14 mm). Weight: 0.5 oz (14 g)
Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System
Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System
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Logitech has taken the award-winning Logitech Z-680 speaker system and made it even better. How? By improving everything from the subwoofer to the satellites and adding new innovations like real-time digital sound equalization. The result is the Logitech Z-5500 Digital, a THX-certified, 500-watt 5.1 surround sound speaker system that offers everything you could possibly want and some things you didnt even know you needed. And once you plug in your PC, DVD or music player, or video game console, youll never want to listen to anything else.

Features

  • THX-certified 5.1 speakers with 505 Watts of power
  • 10-inch subwoofer
  • Audio inputs for up to six devices
  • Includes wireless remote control with batteries
  • 2 year limited warranty
Sharkoon X-Tatic True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Gaming Headset
Sharkoon X-Tatic True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Gaming Headset
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Award wining X-Tatic Gaming Headset: the Dolby certified X-Tatic Digital. This high-quality headset features four speakers per earpiece a total of eight speakers and volume controls built into the cable. Through the included Sound Control Unit, the X-Tatic Digital can connect to the optical output of a game console (PS2, PS3, Xbox or Xbox 360), a PC, DVD player or other HiFi device and immediately delivers high-quality sound to listeners. The Sound Control Unit outputs analog Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic signals, and supports a second X-Tatic headset. With the newly developed microphone, the chat functions of the PS3 and the Xbox 360 are also supported. The ergonomic construction of the headset includes soft ear pieces and a plush headband, making the headset comfortable to wear even for long sessions. Sharkoon’s X-Tatic digital gaming headsets promises a high-quality sound that won't break the bank and will propel gamers into an immersive depth of Dolby Digital environment.

Features

  • 5.1 channel headset; 8 speakers (4 in each earpiece); Digital, in-line volume control; High end amplifier; Independent, illuminated volume adjustment for each channel and master volume; Detachable microphone with QuickOn connection
  • X-Tatic Sound Control Unit (SCU); Supports Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic; Supports the chat function of PS3, Xbox and Xbox 360; Dynamic Range Control
  • Center speaker: 2 x 27 mm; Front speaker: 2 x 30 mm; Rear speaker: 2 x 30 mm; Subwoofer: 2 x 40 mm; Impedance: 32 Ohm; Microphone: 6 x 5 mm (L x W) / unidirectional; Cable Length: 360 cm; Connection: 1 x 9-pin analogue plug
  • Digital optical input (S/PDIF) 2 analogue audio outputs for the X-Tatic headset 3 analogue 3.5 mm audio outputs (front, rear, center / subwoofer) 1 microphone connector for PS3 (USB A > USB B) 1 power connector
  • Compatibilty: X-Tatic Digital; PC / MAC / other sources: analogue input (via cable adapter); X-Tatic SCU; Xbox / Xbox 360: optical input ;PS2 / PS3: optical input / USB microphone connection PC / MAC: optical input / analogue
Tritton TRIAX-720 AX 720 Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Tritton TRIAX-720 AX 720 Dolby Digital Surround Sound
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Introducing the Tritton AX 720 high performance gaming audio system. Specifically designed for the XBox and PS3 systems, the AX 720 delivers superior voice communication while creating an immersive 3D surround sound environment utilizing Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone technology. The convenient inline audio controller features independent voice and game volume controls so that you can clearly hear your teammates during those crucial gaming moments. From the casual gamer to the hardcore gamer, the AX 720 is sure to improve your game.

Features

  • Digital Optical Connection / Dolby Digital / Pro Logic II / Dolby Headphone
  • Inline Audio Controller with Independent Chat Volume Control / Voice Compatible with XBox Live
  • USB Microphone for Playstation Network /PC/Mac / Removable And Replaceable Ear Pads and Headrail Pad / Removable Microphone
  • Game console with fiber optic port / DVD player or audio receiver with optic port
  • PC with fiber optic port (Dolby Live recommended)/ USB Port, or sound card with stereo input/output
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