GIMME SHELTER- Stereo woes: When the music stops  Sinisa "Z"
Maricic, Crutchfield Corp.  Q: How can I get the most out of an
old stereo system? What are the options I have to replace my old
stereo equipment?   A: To improve old equipment, make sure to
use high quality cables, so that they send the full sound
quality from the receiver to the speakers. A 100 percent copper
cable will improve sound quality.   If you have two speakers,
make sure the length of wires between them is the same. Keep
wire lengths as short as possible, since longer lengths cause
more signal loss. For example, if you have one two-foot wire,
and one 15-foot wire, the two-foot wire will allow the speaker
to sound better.   Positioning is also important. You want
speakers to be at ear level. This means if they are in a
hallway, you want them up high, but if you are sitting down,
you'll want them set lower. Make sure to position the speakers
an equal distance away from you, and keep them at the same
height.   If you set up the correct posit