5.1 Computer Speaker Systems Explained and Demystified
With modern computers ever more capable of producing stunning visual displays, awesome computer games and high definition movies and downloads, a decent set of computer speakers is now as necessary an accessory as the home printer. Laptops especially, will require additional computer speakers to do justice to the movies and games waiting to be played.
In order to fully immerse yourself in the rich sound experience producers have packaged into their movies, video games and music, you will need a 5.1 computer speaker system. That is, a sound system consisting of one subwoofer and five smaller satellite speakers. If you are feeling lost already, don’t worry, this article will demystify 5.1 computer speaker systems. By the end of this article you’ll realize why this system is an essential piece of kit for your home entertainment experience.
5.1 computer speaker system – the subwoofer
A woofer is a loudspeaker driver that turns electrical frequency into sound waves pitched at a low frequency, in musical terms ‘the bass’. The word woofer was named after the sound of a dog’s bark, or ‘woof’. By contrast, high frequency speakers are named ‘tweeters’ after the high pitched music of birdsong. A subwoofer will usually contain more than one woofer. Before the introduction of the subwoofer, how low and how loud the bass could go when playing music was dependent on the ability of a phonograph stylus to track a grove. With subwoofers now commonplace in most homes, producers of movies, music, and video games are free to utilize those rich, deep bass sounds that bring home entertainment to life.
5.1 computer speaker system – the satellite speakers
The subwoofer that we’ve just learned about not only produces the awe-inspiring bass sounds, it also acts as the receiver and mixer sending signals to the five smaller speakers, or satellites. These smaller speakers can be positioned around your room to give you the total immersion or surround sound experience. Serious video gamers consider their 5.1 computer speakers as necessary to the overall gaming experience as the stunning computer graphics now standard in the latest games. With most home computers, including laptops, now capable of showing high definition movies, a decent set of computer speakers to complement the dazzling visual effects is a must.
Do you need 5.1 computer speaker system?
Computer speakers are usually the last thing on a person’s mind when they are choosing a new computer or laptop. Understandably, they are more concerned with the RAM or graphics card, etc. The inbuilt speakers in a laptop will produce sounds good enough to be able to watch movies, downloads and to play video games. The volume will be limited and the sound a little tinny but if all you want the speakers for is to listen to Windows starting up or watching a few YouTube clips, this is all you need.
The Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System is one great example of a 5.1 computer speaker system, we have written a review about this Logitech computer speakers system which you can find right here => Logitech Z-5500 Review.
5.1 computer speaker systems will cost money and so you need to consider whether or not you think this is a necessary expense. If you already spend good money on home entertainment, high definition movies, video games, or you’re serious about your music, then spending a little extra on a set of speakers is a no-brainer.
A further consideration is one of space. One subwoofer and five satellite speakers will take up probably more space than you realize. Before rushing out to the store, ask yourself if you have the space for them.
So if you are serious about your home entertainment and you have space in your life for them, these speakers are a necessary home accessory.
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