Sound Advice: Surround on the Cheap - Part 2 (page 2)

Contributing Editor Hal Robertson is a digital media producer and technology consultant.

Sidebar:The All-Important Setup

Anyone can buy the equipment to monitor surround sound. But proper setup can turn a ho-hum system into one that really sings. First, there's speaker placement. I know your desktop is already crowded, but it's very important to carve out some space for proper left, center and right speaker placement. Surround speakers should be on stands 110 degrees to the left and right of the center speaker. And don't forget to calibrate your system with a sound pressure meter and a calibration DVD like the Avia Guide To Home Theater. This insures the correct volume from each speaker and will help you make better mix decisions.

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