What is 2.0 home theatre?

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What is 2.0 home theatre?

Answer 1

The first number is the number of channels, the second is the number of subwoofers (generally speaking).  So a "2.0 Home Theater" would be what us old-timers call "stereo."  Two main speakers (left and right) with no subwoofer.  

You can actually get very good sound and real image depth with a 2-channel system if it is suitably high quality.  And there are many "virtual surround" systems that simulate rear channel surround sound with two speakers.  But it's just that - a simulation.

For real enjoyment of movies, there's nothing like a true 5-channel, 6-channel or 7-channel system (with or without  subwoofers, depending on the size of the main speakers).  

Personally I think 5.1 (or better yet 5.2) is ideal for most people's purposes, unless you have an abnormally shaped or unusually large room.

Hope that helps...

-CB

Answer 2

2.0 means that you only have two speakers.  This is usually found in older stereos.

Answer 3

A load of c**p. You should have at least 5.1.

Answer 4

2 channels, stereo only. No sub-woofer

Answer 5

I dont know if im answering this question right cuz I dont know if this is what you are talking about but,

2.0 means 2 speakers

5.1 means 5 speakers 1 sub woofer

thats what it means when they are talking about surround sound systems. I dont know if that is what you are talking about.

Answer 6

Only means  having an excellent hi-fi amplifier or receiver and an excellent pair of speakers.