Surround sound is an audio technology that creates an immersive listening experience by using multiple speakers placed around a room. This setup allows sounds to come from different directions, making it feel like you are in the middle of the action, whether you are watching a movie or playing a video game. Typically, surround sound systems use five or more speakers, including a subwoofer for deep bass. Common formats include 5.1 surround sound, which has five speakers and one subwoofer, and 7.1 surround sound, which adds two more speakers for enhanced audio depth.