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Why are home theater systems called 5.1 or 7.1?

I'm curious to know why home theater with 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound systems calls. I just bought a JVC home theater system with 5 speakers, and is called a 5.1 system. I understand that the 5 represents 5 speakers, but where from 0.1?

the additional number refers to the number of units coming subwoofer with the system.

Onkyo SKS-HT870 Home Theater Speaker System
Onkyo SKS-HT870 Home Theater Speaker System
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For maximum audio impact, your multichannel Onkyo receiver should be accompanied by a full-blooded surround-sound speaker set. Fitting the bill is the new SKS-HT870, a 7.1-channel system that injects power and vitality into all your movies, games, and music. The highlight, both visually and aurally, is a pair of dual-drive, floor-standing tallboy front speakers rated conservatively at 130 W. In concert with the two-way center and full-range surround and surround-back speakers—each also rated 130 W—they deliver stunningly detailed high- and mid-range frequencies. Meanwhile, at the bottom end, a superbly calibrated 290 W subwoofer adds visceral heft to bass notes and low frequency effects.

For maximum audio impact, your multichannel Onkyo receiver should be accompanied by a full-blooded surround-sound speaker set. Fitting the bill is the SKS-HT870, a 7.1-channel system that injects power and vitality into all your movies, games, and music. The highlight--both visually and aurally--is a pair of dual-drive, floor-standing tallboy front speakers rated conservatively at 130 W. In concert with the two-way center and full-range surround and surround-back speakers--each also rated 130 W--they deliver stunningly detailed high- and mid-range frequencies. Meanwhile, at the bottom end, a superbly calibrated 290 W subwoofer adds visceral heft to bass notes and low frequency effects. Specifications Front Speakers Type: Dual-drive, 2-way Woofer: 3-1/4-inch cone woofer x 2 Tweeter: 1-inch Balanced-Dome Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 10-5/16 x 41-5/16 x 10-5/16 inches Surround Speakers Type: Full-range Woofer: 3-1/4-inch cone Tweeter: 3/4-inch Balanced-Dome Frequency response: 80 Hz-20 kHz Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 4-1/2 x 9-1/16 x 3-3/4 inches Center Speaker Type: Dual-drive, 2-way Woofer: 3-1/4-inch cone woofer x 2 Tweeter: 1-inch Balanced-Dome Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 16-15/16 x 4-1/2 x 4-3/4 inches Onkyo SKS-HT870 7.1-channel surround sound speaker package (see larger image).   Subwoofer Type: Bass Reflex Powered Woofer: 10-inch cone Frequency response: 25 Hz-150 kHz Maximum power: 230 watts Dimensions: 10-13/16 x 19-15/16 x 16-3/16 inches

Features

  • 7.1-channel home theater speaker set
  • Highlighted by pair of floor-standing tallboy front speakers for visual and aural impact
  • 130 watts total output on dual-drive front and center speakers and full-range surround speakers
  • Bass reflex powered subwoofer with 230 watts output
  • Subwoofer construction includes a 10-inch cone driver
Sony SS-F6000 Floor-Standing 4-Way Speakers with 6.5
Sony SS-F6000 Floor-Standing 4-Way Speakers with 6.5" Woofer (pair, black)
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Experience the dramatic bass and tingling highs of the high-performance SS-F6000 floor-standing speakers. Crafted to bring massive audio power to your home, these speakers make a statement. You and your guests will appreciate their impeccable high resolution sound reproduction and the deep, hard-hitting bass.

Features

  • 6.5" mica reinforced woofer
  • 6.5" enhanced H.O.P. cone - mid-woofer
  • 3.25" enhanced H.O.P. cone - mid driver
  • 1" nano-fine balanced dome tweeter
  • 180-Watt maximum input power
Sony SSF-7000 Floor-Standing 4-way Speaker with 8
Sony SSF-7000 Floor-Standing 4-way Speaker with 8" Woofer (Pair)
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The ultra-powerful SS-F7000 floor-standing speakers will refresh your appreciation for music. With pristine sound reproduction and high-quality drivers, these speakers bring new life to your music collection. Just as the original composer intended, the sound quality is so rich you feel like you're at a private concert. Lows, mid-ranges and high tones are recreated in high resolution audio, making even the most subtle sounds music to your ears.

Features

  • Newly developed 8" mica reinforced woofer
  • 8" enhanced H.O.P. cone woofer
  • 3.25" mid-driver
  • 1" Nano-Fine balanced dome tweeter
  • 200-watt maximum input power
Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speaker (Pair)
Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speaker (Pair)
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Fill a large room with the deep bass and pure treble of the SS-F5000 floor-standing speakers. Built to recreate tones across the entire range, these speakers elevate your music to a new high. The precision sound reproduction provides high resolution audio that you and your guests will appreciate from song to song.

Features

  • Newly developed 8" mica reinforced woofer
  • 3.25" mid-driver
  • 1" Nano Fine balanced dome tweeter
  • 150-watt maximum input power
  • 45-50,000Hz frequency response
Bose UFS-20 Universal Floor Stands (pair) - Black
Bose UFS-20 Universal Floor Stands (pair) - Black
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Get the best sound with these exclusive Bose« cube speaker stands. There're just what you need to complete your home entertainment system! Color: Black

Features

  • Elegantly displays Bose cube speakers
  • Slender stands hide wires
  • Pair of stands
Sony HT-SF470 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
Sony HT-SF470 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
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Sony HT-SF470 5.1 Channel Surround Sound System

Features

  • 3D Ready home theater system
  • Wireless S-AIRTM Rear Speakers
  • 1000 watt 5.1 channel surround sound
Klipsch Synergy F-30 Premium Dual 8-Inch Floor-Standing Speaker
Klipsch Synergy F-30 Premium Dual 8-Inch Floor-Standing Speaker
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The Klipsch Synergy F-30 is designed to be the Home Theater center piece for uncompromising music and film-lovers. With over 60 years of legendary performance and design expertise in Home Audio, Home Theater and Professional Cinema, Klipsch knows how to deliver the goods in the form of truly premium sound. The F-30 floor-standing speaker is loaded with technology including heavy-duty dual 8-inch IMG woofers and a 1-inch aluminum diaphragm compression driver utilizing the exclusive 90°x60° square Tractrix Horn, all which provide the superior clarity and dynamics Klipsch premium speakers have long been heralded for. This new Synergy series product also boasts improved performance throughout the listening room and an even bigger soundstage, thanks to such acoustic updates such as an entirely redesigned tweeter and crossover. The new High Gloss black accents and elegant Black Ash vinyl finish make a handsome enclosure for all this technology and firepower.

Features

  • Floor-standing speaker designed for uncompromising music and film-lovers
  • Breathtaking powerful and detailed bass from Dual 8-inch heavy-duty IMG woofers
  • 1-inch aluminum compression driver/exclusive Tractrix Horn provide superior clarity and dynamics
  • Redesigned tweeter and crossover provide larger soundstage and improved tonal balance on and off-axis
  • Handsome Black Ash vinyl finish with elegant High Gloss black accents and stabilizing feet
Fluance AV-HTB - 5.0-channel home theater speaker system - black ash
Fluance AV-HTB - 5.0-channel home theater speaker system - black ash
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A perfectly matched and flawlessly sounding five speaker system, the AVHTB+ has the best of both worlds. With high reproduction qualities in music as well as surround sound home theater, this system is perfect in any application. When the AVHTB+ is used in Dolby surround and DTS systems you can truly experience what home cinema is supposed to be. Plus, this system can easily be integrated with an active subwoofer for a true low frequency effect.The AVHTB+ features audio grade MDF wood construction, which supresses enclosure panel resonance for distortion-free, accurate response. By virtue of the tuned bass reflex cabinet, the AVHTB+ fronts produce a brilliant and dynamic low frequency performance. By utilizing only premium components - such as powerfully dimensioned, high-performance drivers - and boasting a distinct design with a classic black ash finish, the AVHTB+ offers a pure listening experience that will harmonize perfectly with any modern living area.What's Included: Two black ash front floorstanding main speakers, One black ash center channel speaker, Two black ash rear surround satellite speakers, Eight 1" isolation floor spikes for used on hardwood or carpeted areas, Full lifetime parts and labor manufacturer's direct warranty

Features

  • A perfectly matched and flawlessly sounding five speaker system that has the best of both worlds
  • It has high reproduction qualities in music as well as surround sound home theater
  • When this system is used in Dolby surround and DTS systems you really get to see, hear, and feel what home cinema is supposed to be
  • It is possible to use the AV-HTB in combination with active subwoofers for true low frequency effect
  • Peak Power Handling- Speakers: 540 watts
Energy CF-30 Floorstanding/Tower Speaker (Black), Each
Energy CF-30 Floorstanding/Tower Speaker (Black), Each
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Slender 2.5 way floorstanding speaker in Black Ash with a High Gloss Black front baffle delivers pure, no-compromise performance in a compact package.

Features

  • Exclusive Convergent source Module features woofer and tweeter uniquely integrated for accurate sound
  • Dual 5.5-Inch Woofers feature patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround suspension
  • Exclusive 1-Inch Hyperbolic Aluminum tweeter provides high frequency accuracy, high power-handling and wide dispersion
  • Rigid, low-distortion cross-braced MDF enclosure with attractive Black Ash Finish and Black High Gloss trim.
  • Port plug & carpet spikes included.
Mirage Os3-Fs Premium Omnipolar 2.5Way Floor-Standing Speaker
Mirage Os3-Fs Premium Omnipolar 2.5Way Floor-Standing Speaker
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Welcome to style and sound central; the slender OS3-FS is the perfect start to any music or home theater system — as a front speaker or even a surround speaker. Finished in a beautiful high-gloss black, it's slender design fits almost anywhere and its patented Omnipolar technology creates a massive 360º soundstage enjoyed from any listening position! This single OS3-SFS speaker can be matched with any Mirage subwoofer and other Mirage Omnipolar speakers (especially OS3-SAT & Omnican in-ceiling speakers) to create any stereo or Home Theater system, including 7.1 and 9.1 systems.

Features

  • Slender design is unobtrusive yet produces huge, life-like sound
  • Omnipolar technology creates massive 360º soundstage
  • Eight premium drivers deliver balanced, full-bodied performance
  • High-gloss black finish, magnetically video-shielded
  • Elegant, integrated glass base with floor bumpers & carpet spikes

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