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![For 5.1.2, Dolby recommends placing the surround speakers behind the listening position. Why? Wouldn't it be better to have them next to the listening position as recommended in a 7.1 setup? : For 5.1.2, Dolby recommends placing the surround speakers behind the listening position. Why? Wouldn't it be better to have them next to the listening position as recommended in a 7.1 setup? :](https://preview.redd.it/for-5-1-2-dolby-recommends-placing-the-surround-speakers-v0-ey3abv8gr0dc1.png?auto=webp&s=636c5b3e3e52b5917d1e16ce1fdef299aaeece1c)
For 5.1.2, Dolby recommends placing the surround speakers behind the listening position. Why? Wouldn't it be better to have them next to the listening position as recommended in a 7.1 setup? :
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