What is the difference between 2.1 and 5.1 Speakers? (2018)
Difference between 2.1 and 5.1 Speakers. A 2.1 speaker setup is essentially 2 stereo speakers complemented with a subwoofer. The speaker general contains a tweeter and a midbass. The tweeter is used for high range frequencies and midbass is used for midrange frequencies. The 2 speakers are usually placed on the right and the left side of your TV or home entertainment center. A 5.1 channel is a five-speaker setup together with a subwoofer to supply a surround sound effect, kind of like that of a cinema hall. %