2 channel system (on a budget)

[dingus]

typically, you'll want the drivers pointing at ear level when in the listening position. how high the stands are depends on what you've got on hand, or how far you want to go towards making diy or buying stands. if you go for keeping the speakers close to the floor then you'll probably want to tilt them back. if you go for a tall stand you'll probably want the speakers level. either way you can get as elaborate as you want, but if you have a skill saw and a sander you could easily make simple low profile stands for about $10.