5.1 Speakers are great for home theaters, cinemas, video gaming, music, and just about any audio experience in which high quality sound is required. While they are not the cheapest option in audio, they do produce higher quality sound in general than 4.1 or 3.1 speakers, ensuring a better experience for the user. Types of 5.1 speakers include: bose, creative, altec lansing, sony, etc. Most big name companies can be sure to provide you with high quality products. Prices of 5.1 speaker systems range from about fifty dollars to thousands of dollars, based on what brand name is bought and the quality to expect.

5.1 Speakers actually include six speakers: one subwoofer, a left front speaker, a center front speaker, and right front speaker, a left rear speaker, and a right rear speaker. All but the subwoofer are commonly referred to as “satellites” because they are generally placed around the subwoofer. The subwoofer produces the deeper, bass-like sounds while the satellites produce most other sound. The subwoofer is often used to augment the other loud speakers, because they often cannot produce such low, deep sounds like that of the subwoofer.

5.1 Speakers are commonly used in home theaters because they create an “immersing” feeling in the user. While watching a movie or listening to music, the user gets sound from almost every direction, producing a pleasant experience and feel.

5.1 Speaker systems can generally be bought at most places that sell electronics and computer hardware. Some vendors include: best buy, ebay, amazon, newegg.com. After a choice has been made on which speakers to buy, it is highly recommended for you to look at several sources to see which vendor sells the products cheaper. If this step is skipped in the buying process, the buyer often spends much more money than he/she should have. Good luck and I hope you find the right speakers for your home.