Home Theatre Systems

Number of channels (format)

• 2.1 / 3.1 - two or three speakers with subwoofer can be integrated in the SoundBar
• 4.1 - two front and rear speakers for better spatial perception
• 5.1 - classic multi-channel system for a full Dolby Digital and DTS
• 7.1 and more - multichannel systems for enhanced realism, suitable for film buffs
• Soundbar - minimizing the need for winding cables, combined with wireless subwoofer it provides a deeper bass and can virtually replace the multichannel system

Powerful and stronger basses include an active subwoofer

Important parameters

• Optical drive - CD / DVD / Blu-Ray media player
• LAN / WiFi - Used to connect to the Internet, playing from network-attached storage devices and/or smart devices such as a mobile phone or tablet
• Bluetooth - a great tool for playing content from mobile phones and tablets
• HDMI ARC - Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables bidirectional connection to the TV with a single cable
• Digital optical / coaxial output - an alternative way of routing the sound from the TV without HDMI ARC
• WiDi / Miracast - used for mirroring content from mobile phones and tablets to the big screen TV
• USB - serve to play audiovisual content from external drives and flash drives