Most receivers come with a microphone and auto-calibration system (Audyssey, YPAO, MCACC, etc.). after you’ve done a manual check. This will:

The core of a surround sound test is confirming that each channel is firing correctly according to industry standards like the ITU 5.1 specification .

Once your channels are verified, use professional-grade content to test the system's dynamic range and immersive capabilities.