Speaker arrangement terminology


I use 2 front, 2 side, and 2 rear speakers supplemented by a pair of subs.  Is that considered a 6.1 or 6.2 layout?  If 6.2 and I add a third sub, would that be 6.3?  Specifically, what is the convention regarding the digit after the decimal?  Does it refer to a sub or something else?
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Showing 1 response by erik_squires

Yes, the number after the dot is for subs.  Height speakers like in Dolby Atmos count before the decimal.

However, having said that, this is usually talked about by vendors of equipment.  Like 5.1 or 7.2 receivers. It doesn't make a lot of sense/need for the user.