A 3.1 system gives your TV a bit of a home theater effect, though it falls short of real home theater surround sound. But if you don't have the room for a full home theater, a 3.1 system is the next best thing.
What is a 3.1 speaker system?
The 3.1 channel version has a center channel - a separate speaker in the middle of the sound bar - in addition to the left and right end speakers. This can provide notably better dialog clarity as most dialog (voices) come from the center speaker. This is handy for movies where the sound effects drown out the dialogue.Sep 2, 2016
Is 3.1 considered a surround?
What is 3.1 Surround Sound? A 3.1 surround sound setup has two front speakers, a subwoofer, and a center speaker. You should place the center channel speaker directly in front of the listener. This center channel adds more depth and clarity, especially to dialogue.
Is a 3.1 system better than soundbar?
Most 3.1 setups will be better than soundbars. And in your case, yeah, a halfway decent 3.1 setup should be a ton better than your soundbar.
Is 3.1 considered surround sound?
The 3.1 has 3 speakers in the sound bar which lets you get closer to surround sound. It has a center, left and right speakers.Sep 2, 2016
Is 3.1 soundbar good enough?
The main difference is that a 3.1 soundbar will have clearer dialogue because the center channel primarily focuses on dialogue audio. A 3.1 soundbar isn't necessarily the better choice for everyone, and there are benefits to both soundbar setups.4 days ago
Is 3.1 sound a thing?
3.1 is a 4-channel sound system consisting of 3 speakers and one subwoofer (LFE). Speakers are positioned L-C-R (left, center, and right) and the sub should be on the ground level in the center.