Surround sound wireless speakers are becoming a popular choice for use with home entertainment devices. In order to attain real surround sound you'll need a so-called 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system. The '.1' in each of those systems relates to a subwoofer, the speaker engineered to output low sounds; the other number relates to the number of satellite speakers. In a 5.1 setup, you have middle, front right, front left, and rear left and right satellite speakers. 7.1 systems are the same, apart from the addition of left and right side speakers.

As to whether the extra expense of a 7.1 surround sound system is worth it, it's a matter of personal choice. Quite a few people will explain that the improvement is marginal, and that if you happen to be on a budget, you are better off using your money on a better quality 5.1 setup, than you are a lower quality 7.1 one. Some people believe that a 7.1 system can only be justified if you have an especially sizeable room and that a well configured, good quality 5.1 system will be satisfactory for all but the largest locations. Even so, if you have the funds on hand and a large room, then a 7.1 setup can produce a truly immersive audio experience.

Genuine surround sound wireless systems are generally really hard to obtain, nevertheless there are many systems that you can buy which offer
wireless rear speakers. Obviously, this is the most successful option - you often will currently have lots of of leads connecting your Tv, surround sound amplifier, DVD player, etc., so a couple more wires joining the the front left/right and center speakersdo not make a great difference. However, removing the cables trailing to the back of the room can be a significant
bonus.

In order to make the most of your surround sound speaker system, you should look at investing in good-quality surround sound speaker stands. The stands you decide on will have a big effect on the quality of the sound the speakers produce. Also, they can look nice, and quite a few have built in cable management to keep any leads concealed. They will also let you arrange the speakers at the ideal height.