Name
Speaker system
8/7.1
Two front speakers, two
rear speakers, two side
speakers, a center
speaker, and a subwoofer
(select models only).
Home audio
Home stereo or home
system
theater audio system with
passive speakers.
Digital audio
Digital speakers or digital
input connector on audio
system.
Multi-streaming
Two front speakers, two
audio
rear speakers, two side
speakers, a center
speaker, and a subwoofer
(select models only).
Speaker types
Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately.
Refer to the product documentation for your speakers.
Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker
system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active
speakers, because the receiver provides amplification.
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio
speaker system has a left-right front and left-right rear channel, and it may include a
subwoofer and a center speaker. Side speakers are included in more advanced systems. A
subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.
".1" indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refers to an eight-speaker mode
and uses two front speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), two rear speakers
(left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.
See (continued)
"Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and
a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers"
"Connecting the Computer to a Home
Audio System"
"Connecting Digital Audio"
"Configuring Multi-streaming Audio"
Connecting Speakers or Microphone
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