Since the dawn of time (well, the seventies actually), buying a system has been a seemingly difficult business. Cloaked in mystery, techno-babble and the rantings of egomaniacs, information tends towards disinformation. The lucky ones read and understand the magazines or have friends that actually know their stuff, while the unlucky ones trust to... luck.

So to help take the luck out of the process, here are some scouting tips to be going on with:

1. Like most things in your life, home entertainment is governed by the Laws of Physics. Be prepared to obey.

2. Be prepared to be amazed: there's some very good, very affordable stuff out there.

3. Prepare your budget: if you think you can't afford it, it probably isn't worth it.

4. Prepare for the long haul: start off small - there's plenty of time to spend thousands later.

5. Prepare your listening/viewing area: think about where you want to put your system.

Click here to see a typical room layout:

6. Take your own music and/or movies along to the shop for a demonstration (see Demonstrations).

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