Are you considering buying a home theater setup? Then you might be wondering what surround sound channel numbers mean. Most systems are either broken down into an X.Y or X.Y.Z notation. Typically, the first digit always relates to ear level speakers, the second relates to whether there a subwoofer or not, while the optional third is a specific type of speaker sometimes found in ultra fancy Dolby Atmos systems. Before you splurge on the best gear to upgrade your home theater setup , familiarize...
