Old guy trying to learn new stuff.

[cuggie]

Greetings to All, I am trying to set up my first system in a long time. Things have changed just a little bit since the 70's. -- LOL I have my home built computer running through a Sherwood amp to a set of old Polk monitor 10's. They still sound pretty darn good, but I would like to add surround sound. So I am trying to buy used amp and more speakers. I think I am in the right place, looks like you folks give good honest information. I am here to learn.
Thank You
Cuggie

 

[rnatalli]

Welcome to the forum Cuggie! Start by auditioning speakers and go from there. Is there anything about the Sherwood and/or Polks you don't like? That might help narrow the list of speaker brands to check out.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Greetings to All, I am trying to set up my first system in a long time. Things have changed just a little bit since the 70's. -- LOL I have my home built computer running through a Sherwood amp to a set of old Polk monitor 10's. They still sound pretty darn good, but I would like to add surround sound. So I am trying to buy used amp and more speakers. I think I am in the right place, looks like you folks give good honest information. I am here to learn.
Thank You
Cuggie

Welcome.

If you are planning to keep your Polks, try to find Polk speakers for center channel and surround as well. I gather you will use your computer as the surround processor, or looking for an outboard processor?

 

[Seth=L]

Greetings to All, I am trying to set up my first system in a long time. Things have changed just a little bit since the 70's. -- LOL I have my home built computer running through a Sherwood amp to a set of old Polk monitor 10's. They still sound pretty darn good, but I would like to add surround sound. So I am trying to buy used amp and more speakers. I think I am in the right place, looks like you folks give good honest information. I am here to learn.
Thank You
Cuggie

That sounds like a nice inexpensive stereo setup. I wish my life was that simple.

 

[calif.bob]

This is the right forum for your question, indeed. I've read over several postings and the community sure knows their stuff!