spuncan

5.1 Audio Speakers

ok i've finaly learned how to use protools free and im happy with that. So I'm thinking of upgrading my stereo system to 5.1 from stereo so before I even commit I wwant to know what would be considered 'better' Surround speakers or bookshelf speakers for 2 rear speakers. I would also like some recomendation on a good brand from your veiw. Oh yeah right now I have 2 12' Cerwin Vega speakers for the front thats all.

Newbie to Mixing

K heres what i have, first gen. G3 powermac (getting G5 when they come out), Yamaha keyboard w/ midi in + out, Protools LE. What id like to be able to do is Mix and Remix songs. So my question is what else do i need to connect all of this and and what other hardware do i need (please keep prices down). My past experience is keyboarding, percussion, and audio cleaning (basic just running stuff through a peak demo for a friend.
Thanks for any help you can give.