The newest must-have for anyone with a TV and stereo these days is a home theater setup. As usual for our got-to-have-the-best society, most people think big when they dream of their ideal home theater. How big? You know, big screen television, big sound from a powerful receiver and amplifier, and really big sound from the speakers spread all over the room.
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Where, O Where?

Once the style of the system is decided, it is time to consider the placement of the components in the room. First, is there more than one way for your furniture to be placed in the room? Then, assuming the furniture is in place, visualize your speakers and components where you think you want them. It may be that space is limited, which would mean that you need smaller, more compact speakers. Or, you may have other considerations, like traffic flow, and room use, that requires you to set the room a certain way.
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