Names and functions of speakers

Location of each speaker

Abbreviations used in illustrations Speaker name Functions
FL Front left speaker Produces stereo sounds from front left/right channels.
FR Front right speaker
CNT Center speaker Produces vocal sounds from center channel.
SL Surround left speaker Produces sounds from surround left/right channels.
SR Surround right speaker
SBL Surround back left speaker Produces sounds from surround back left/right channels.
SBR Surround back right speaker
SB Surround back speaker Produces sounds from surround back channel.
SW Subwoofer Produces LFE (low frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces bass parts of other channels.
LH Left front high speaker Produces vertical sound effects from front high left/right channels.
RH Right front high speaker