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Question about x-Channel Audio

QueHuong

Platinum Member
What is it? I know the higher the channel, the better the audio quality, but how exactly does it work? I'm also assuming 2 channel means two speakers, while 5.1 channels is 2 (front) speakers + 1 subwoofer + 2 rear speakers + 1 middle speaker?

Also, I'm using DVD Shrink and it gives me the option of selecting, in order, AC3 5.1 Channel English, 2-channel, and another 2 channel - why are there two 2-channels? And I only use the 2 speakers in the TV, so I'm guessing I should deselect all but the first 2-channel audio track, but if I select the 5-ch one, will that allow me to still hear normally, and give me the possibility of having much better audio if I get a speaker set later on?
 
Ok, I know no one wants to answer all 50 of my questions, but I would like to know if I could keep the 5-channel audio only and still have it play fine on my crappy TV speakers, just in case I decide to get a stereo system in the future to enjoy the true 5-ch sound?
 
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