17 year old kid here, please help me out.

[elmeri]

I just bought a pair of Polk Audio R15 speakers at Fry's for $50. I'd say its a pretty good deal. The sound is good enough for me right now. I also bought some monster wire.

Now I need to find out what kind of reciever is best for me. I am currently using a Sony receiver, STR-D915; it is several years old. The latest codec on it is Dolby Digital Pro Logic. I think it is from the "pre-sub" age as it doesn't have a n exclusive output for a sub.

Before that, I used an OLD Sherwood RA-1140. I'm not sure how old it is but I would like to find out. Would it work as a "vintage" receiver?

A also own a pair of JBL ProPerformer speakers and a pair of huge 3-way Technics speakers.

Basically, I want to find out about the value of my equipment.

Please reply. Thanks.

[steveinaz]

Look on ebay and see what people are getting on average.

[ohskigod]

the important question is, what are you using the system for, music? home theater?.

if 2 channel music is what your looking for, try that old sherwood reciever with just the R15's. while they might not be as loud as the Technics (i had a pair of those when i was your age), they will sound much better, clearer, accurate. Use the sherwood to switch between the 2 speakers and listen for the differences between the 2 sounds. it'll be a good way to learn what you like and dislike, hence making this hobby much more fun for you in the future.


have fun :)