How to shop for STEREO.

The article offers tips on buying a stereo. According to the author, a person shopping for a stereo should first look at the speakers and choose based on whether they will be played in a large space or in a small apartment where sound will have to be kept low. He reveals that there are two basic kinds of speakers, the boxy models and the electrostatic models. In choosing a receiver, he recommends checking whether the frequency of the program agrees with the dial setting. He adds that brands that provide factory service should be prioritized. INSET: What creates the stereo sound.