1. To get the best idea of direction by sound, I face the bow. That way I can tell port/syatboard more easily as things happen.
2. If you can, get 5.1 or 7.1 speakers (if your sound card is capable). I use some so-so Creative Labs 5.1 that cost me around $40 US. Refurbs Baby. The only way to shop

. They sound quite good for games and I can always tell where destroyers are coming from (and usually where they're going) as well as have a Very

good idea where the wabos are going off. If they kick my feet off the subwoofer...well...I usually just start a new career

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