Need help with DACs

[holiday121]

So I am new to the Dac area. I am looking to add either 2.1 or 3.1 to my gaming Pc setup.

What is the better option to go.

1. Powered speakers? (Can I add my subwoofer to it)
2. A Dac (which one) with passive speakers
3. Just bookshelves with a avr.

I have a Psa xv15 subwoofer already. (Overkill I know) but I want this to connect in with them. So the 2 speakers don’t have to be real heavy on bass.

The speakers will be wall mounted if that effects choice in speakers as well.

[novisnick]

Whats your budget for this project? Likely the most important question.

Nick

[vcautokid]

If 3.1 is for real in the cards, a DAC which is a 2 channel solution in of itself is out. An AVR might be easier. The BAS-X speakers on emotiva.com/collections/loudspeakers/products/airmotiv-e1 for the wall mount 2.1 setup. The center channel usually is not a wall mount unless you might use a shelf for all 3 channels, then the B1 bookshelves and the C1 center come to mind.

And pick an AVR of your choice. Run optical out from your computer, call it a day.