Surround Sound and Speaker Placement (1 Viewer)

[Jame pc]

Do all the speakers (except for the center and sub) share the same load? Or are the front left and front right speakers used more then the rest?
Thanks,
James

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

As far a per-channel activity, the generally accepted notion is that the center channel carries the most, followed by the front left and right, followed by the rear speakers.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Jame pc]

Ahhh...so If I have 2 very good quality bookshelf speakers, they should be used for the fronts while my little cube speakes should be for the rear and sides?
Thanks again.

 

[John Garcia]

Yes, that is a good plan. About 70% of the sound in most movies comes from the front 3 speakers, and of those 3, the center will often be doing most of that work. Use the best 3 speakers up front. For most music, the main 2 will do either all or the vast majority of work.