What Is Simulated Surround Sound?
By: Dachary Carey Simulated surround sound may refer to two different types of surround sound emulations: simulating a surround sound system with only two speaker channels, or converting a stereo audio source to a simulated surround sound experience. Depending on which you’re trying to achieve, different technologies create different results, so it’s important to shop around. Keep in mind that some purists abhor these simulated surround sound methods, so if you’re critical of your sound quality or playback, you may be disappointed by simulated surround sound. Two-channel speaker simulated surround sound This sort of simulated surround sound is sometimes the best choice if you live in a very small apartment or studio, if running wire for surround sound isn’t possible or if you need to keep your sound levels to a minimum. This type of simulated surround sound utilizes just two speakers to produce an audio experience similar to surround sound. You’ll never experience movie special effects
