halo. i want to ask oppinion. currently i`m using low-budget speaker (m1550) which i bought at <rm200. so now using it on a laptop. my questions are :
1. if i want to make it as 5.1 speakers, do i need to use any external soundcard? if yes then suggest me the brand.
2. if i use it as a stereo speakers, does it give any extra compare to 2.1 speakers?
3. how to maximize the output of the those satellites, eg the placement if i use it as stereo? currently i place those satellites like at attachment.

thanks do give some oppinions



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