You probably already know that good speakers are essential to putting together a high-quality stereo or multichannel music system or home theater. When it comes to getting the best sound, though, owning good speakers is only half of the sonic equation.
Poor setup can make even good speakers sound bad.
On the other hand, careful setup can't transform a sub-par speaker into a sonic Superman. Happily, there's nothing mysterious about setting up speakers. Best of all, our recommended steps to proper speaker setup don't have to cost you a thing, just some time and effort. The key difference between a proper and an improper speaker setup is that a proper one will give the sound a sense of three-dimensional space, as if the musicians are present in the room.