Do rear surround speakers make difference?

There is technically no difference between surround and rear surround speakers. The difference lies in how they are positioned in the room, a factor of the type of surround system, as the 5.1 sound system configuration does not make use of back speakers.

Are side or rear speakers more important?

If it is a question of where to put more $$$ for quality speakers, it is in the side surrounds. They are used more often and more intensely than rears. If multi-channel audio is a thing for you, then the rears just got more important though, and I’d think of them more equally.

Should rear speakers be louder than front?

You should always have the front speakers set louder than the back speakers. This makes it easier to hear the dialogue and important parts of the show while the surround speakers will handle the background noise while enhancing the experience.

What is the purpose of rear speakers?

The Rear Surround left and right speakers are used less than the fronts, and mainly reproduce the surround music and effects. Less critical in the set up because they are used less often, the rear speakers reproduce a similar range of frequencies to the front left and right speakers.

Are rear speakers worth it?

While you don’t really need rear speakers in a home theater, having them definitely improves the level of immersion. The amount of speakers you have in a home theater is based on many factors, such as space, and will be unique to your needs.

Do rear speakers need to be behind you?

The easiest answer is simply to stick with a 5.1 surround sound system and put the surrounds at 90° to your sitting position. The rear surrounds in a 7.1 layout really should be a distance behind you, which you can’t do when the couch is against the wall.

How far away should rear speakers be?

However, it would be best to keep relatively close to help the immersive sound experience. The recommendation is for the rear surround speakers to be around 135° to 150° from the listening position and roughly in line with the front left and right pair.

Why are my rear speakers so quiet?

Increase the rear speaker volume or surround speaker settings to maximum. Try selecting a different size (small or large) for the rear surround speakers in the menu. Verify that the A/V receiver is set to a surround sound mode. For Dolby® ProLogic surround sound, the center-channel mode must be set to NORMAL or WIDE.

How far back should rear speakers be?

Place the rear surround speakers at 135-150 degrees off-axis, relative to the primary seating position. As with the side surround speakers, position the rear surround tweeters about 2 feet above head level when seated.

How far behind you should rear speakers be?

How far away should rear surround speakers be?

For best results when mounting surround speakers on a rear wall, position them so that they flank the main listening area and point toward the front of the room. They should be raised to a height of approximately six feet and should ideally have a minimum space of six feet between them, as well.

Do you need rear speakers in a car audio system?

Many might support 7.1 channel sound, but this isn’t as common. So even though it’s not completely necessary to have rear speakers in your system, it makes sense if you want to truly experience immersive sound. Leaving out rear speakers means the only real difference you’ll see compared to stereo sound is improved bass.

How much sound does a rear speaker produce?

Rear speakers only output around 10-15\% of the total sound output, and focus on ambient noise rather than “main” noise (such as voices). A far more important factor is that your rear speakers can output sound at an appropriate volume for your front speakers.

Can I turn the rear speakers on and off?

It would not be unreasonable to design an audio system that allowed you to turn the rear speakers on and off, depending on your needs. For systems designed with a focus on the front soundstage, rear speakers are often operated at a much lower relative level than the front.

What are rear fill speakers?

Some people call this technique “rear fill.” The intent is to provide a sense of spaciousness to the listening environment. Employing rear fill speakers splits the divide between systems with or without rear speakers. The relative level of these speakers is critical. Too much can start to pull the soundstage rearward.