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    Default How to set up 5.1 computer speakers?

    Are there any general guidelines? Are 5.1 speakers typically nailed to walls or something?
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    Default Re: How to set up 5.1 computer speakers?

    If you want to nail the speakers to the wall that's entirely up to you. I have my subwoofer next my Mac, two speakers either side of the monitor and unfortunately due to lack of space the remaining two speakers are either side of left/right front speakers

    Hanging the speakers needs more thought; would you mind the wires showing or would you rather cover them up? Having the speakers on stand would means; you can have the wires on the floor or under the carpet.

    Here is a decent guide Home Theater Speaker Layout - An Essential Guide & Reviews and News from Audioholics
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    Default Re: How to set up 5.1 computer speakers?

    Oh. Wow, I seriously always thought the extra 2 speakers go behind you and somewhat to the side, to add rear sound in FPS games. That's not true? Only 7.1 does that?
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    Default Re: How to set up 5.1 computer speakers?

    That s exactly what I thought before buying my 5.1 speakers. I've seen setups where people tend to have the speakers on the either side of their couch/sofa. The setup basically fools your ears with realistic rear sound.

    I think these days you can get 2.1 speakers which can fool your ears with a realistic illusion of surround sound.
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