How can I improve my surround sound?

5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Home Theater

Don’t Sideline the Subwoofer. Bass is a crucial part of the sound spectrum, and it’s important to always keep that in mind.
Position the Center Speaker Higher. Center speakers go in the center — simple!
Remember…
Bigger Room Equals Bigger System.
Calibration is Key.

How do you equalize home theater?

Equalizing your home theater system with the nanoAVR and UMIK-1

Getting set up for measurement.
Set your routing and downmix.
Establish your baseline.
Equalize the front left and right speakers.
Equalize the center and surround speakers.
Equalize the LFE/subwoofer channel.

How do I manually calibrate my surround sound?

Manually: Calibrate Surround Sound Levels with an SPL Meter

Set your receiver to 0dB volume.
Go into the System Setup menu of your AV receiver.
Navigate to the speaker setup submenu.
Select channel level or speaker level (in some receivers you need to enable the test tone)
Select the Left speaker.

How do I test my surround sound system?

First, right-click the speaker icon in your taskbar and select “Sounds” from the menu that pops up. (You can also open the Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound > Sound.) In the window that appears, choose the “Playback” tab, then select the surround sound output device you’d like to test from the list.

What is a good movie to test surround sound?

Best Surround Sound Movies

The Dark Knight. This is one of the first movies that one needs to watch if one has a surround sound system.
Gravity. Gravity (Image Source)
Star Trek: Into Darkness.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of The World.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Wall-E.
Mad Max: Fury Road.
Inception.

Do you really need 7.1 surround sound?

A 7.1 system is a great choice for larger rooms where sound may get lost in the space. It provides a deeper surround sound listening experience. Theater quality media designed for a 7.1 system will come through clearer than it would on a 5.1 system.