Need help from audiophiles

[Fishbender]

Hey, I just bought a new rig and I'm left with 200 euros for a sound system. I think my MB(asus z97 pro gaming) is ok, I want a 5.1 setup.

Two problems here.

My tv/monitor and bed are centered in the room but when I sit do play on PC I am in a corner of the room...I would have a speaker right next(behind) to me and the rest in the other corners...there lies my question, can I feel/enjoy surround sound with thos positioning?

Maybr they can be calibrated via software?...

If I get a surround system it's imperative that the cases are tall or that they have pedestals, nowhere to put them otherwise.

For my crappy budget I only see one option with to few reviews. That is the Auna YC 5.1 http://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B00P6J47KE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1437827630&sr=8-2π=SY200_QL40&keywords=Auna+5.1&dpPl=1&dpID=41WuMpxsi1L&ref=plSrch

Thanks for your time.

[nanowatt]

I will give you a honest answer.Right now tho 5.1 can be decent they are not that great.I have a pair of edifier speakers and i am happy with them but you are better with some normal speakers.Some movies don't have the 5.1 coded very well not to mention you need a sound card more than decent for a nice experience.My advice is this.Get some normal speakers and save for floor speakers and an amp.

[nanowatt]

About the calibration and positioning.For the most part is recommended to be sitting in the middle if you are using a 5.1 or 7.1.You can get a decent sound in any other part of the room but the bass may not sound the same,you may hear a speaker louder than other and you can't really fix these things.

[Godlygamer23]

Moved to Audio.

[Fishbender]

What is the difference between the speakers that I linked and floor speakers?

Are you suggesting a 2.1 system?

I will do some research on how an amp will benefit me, I'm really noob when it comes to audio solutions...

thanks!

[Fishbender]

One more thing...even if it's 2.1 I will still have one speaker closer than the other so...

[Fishbender]

I can't see a way to edit from mobile so..

Let's say I download a movie, how can I recognize if it's has surround sound from the description? I never paid attention to the type of encoding or whatever else other than resolution until now.

[linuxfan66]

I can't see a way to edit from mobile so..

Let's say I download a movie, how can I recognize if it's has surround sound from the description? I never paid attention to the type of encoding or whatever else other than resolution until now.

While I don't endorse your methods you want ac3 original audio on sd. On hd it's more codecs in use...

[SSL]

If you have to sit off-center and away from an optimum listening position, you'll want to adjust the volume of each speaker individually. Near-field 2.1 would be better, though.

[Fishbender]

Would somone like to elaborate on why 2.1 would be better please?

thanks

[SSL]

Would somone like to elaborate on why 2.1 would be better please?

thanks

 

Because it sounds like your listening arrangement would not be optimal for surround. Note that I said "near-field", meaning that you would be seated directly in front of the speakers, which would be on a table or desk.