Hello....a newbie here

[bonovox]

Guys I am thinking of building a Home theater.
Most of my music is digital on my computer which is stereo.

My budget is around $1000 for AV receiver and speakers. At this moment I am not worried about DVD player and I already have a TV.

Question: The sound output is stereo from my computer so if I connect it to the receiver, will it be automatically converted into surround (6.1 or 7.1)

What do you recommend in my price range?
I prefer 7.1 but am willing to compromise to 5.1 provided I get a good quality.


Any help wil be greatly appreciated.

 

[Unregistered]

So is this for music only? Or are you going to watch movies with it too?

I would go 5.1 (you really don't need 7.1 channels for music) mainly because then you wouldn't have to waste the money buying MORE rather than QUALITY.

 

[Unregistered]

YEs, its mainly only for music though in the future, I will upgrade to movies also.

thanks.

(I am bonovox....not registered at the moment)