Suggest me good speakers than Bose 201 series V

[ramvalleru]

Bose 201 Series V comes for 13000 with delivery, but when i checked for Klipsch they are far more costlier and Polk i can get for 10000 for a set. I want very crisp clear sound and should be good for HD movies.

Consider Wharfedale Vardus but doubt it will produce sound as clear as Bose because i din't try Wharfedale.


Plz don't look for brand name but check for sound quality (highs, mids, lows)

 

[aakashr]

Why do you feel BOSE is one of the best? Sorry to say but on this forum most people will not recommend BOSE. You will get better sound than BOSE at a much lesser price. If you talk about sound quality, BOSE is no match and never can be for the big names in the audio business.
There is a reason why you will never see a BOSE system in the house of any audiophile. Depending on your budget you can get a range of speakers. Some of the good names are Wharfedale, Polk Audio, Mordaunt Short, Boston Acoustics, Mission, Paradigm, etc..........and do not underestimate Vardus 400, they are very good powerful entry level speakers.
Always demo any speaker before you buy. The only thing BOSE is really good at is aggressive marketing and advertising........I would give it to them for that. But do yourself a favour and steer away from BOSE.

Consider Wharfedale Vardus but doubt it will produce sound as clear as Bose because i din't try Wharfedale.
if you feel that BOSE is really clear........then you are in for a BIG surprise if and when you do hear some good speakers!!!

Are you looking for a 5.1 or a 2.1 system? If you truly want to experience surround sound, then you need a good 5.1 system for which you need to stretch your budget.

 

[jaudere]

If you are going to watch HD movies, you should get proper 7.1 system to get HD sound as well. What is your budget?

Around 13K, for stereo, I would recommend Norge millenium MKII.

What is your source and amplification?

 

[jaudere]

I would beg to differ with Aakash though. I know many audio enthusiasts who swear by Bose. Every company has good, excellent and bad models. Bose is really good in marketing and some models are overpriced. I am not advocate of Bose 2.1 or 5.1 complete systems but 201 and 301 are quite nice products sound qualitywise (but the build quality is cheap). 901 is their flagship model but way too costly.

I never liked their sub-sat systems which come with DVD player and amplifier.

 

[paritosh]

As a popular beliefe in this forum the words GOOD and BOSE do not go well togather!

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[aakashr]

As a popular beliefe in this forum the words GOOD and BOSE do not go well togather!

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well said!!!

 

[Flash]

Acronyms for BOSE

BOSE = Buy Other Sound Equipment

BOSE = Buy Our Shitty Equipment

 

[paritosh]

well said!!!

Crux of the matter is..... TRUST YOUR OWN EARS DURING AUDITION RATHER THAN OPINIONS!

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[koushik]

^^ IMO thats not always true. To start with almost all do need guidance to learn what is good and bad. Novice people ought to get confused with dry sound and bright sound. Bright seems interesting to them, but they will learn in the course of time with proper guidance that bright sound is not proper sound and will give fatigue to their ears in a longer session of listening. And so many things that we still are learning everyday

 

[paritosh]

I agree.
Same goes for me too. I am no authority in AV gears. But I was TOLD in this very same forum to stay away from BOSE which I used to perceive as my HOLY GRAIL!
When I audiioned their HT I actually found NO FAULT. But I went by the value for money proposition and realised a Denon plus Wharfie jig costing almost half of the pricy BOSE thrilled me more. However, I ended up purchasing Paradigm FS which was kind of LOVE AT FIRST auditioning! I knew what I wanted within a few minutes of audition.

To make my point clear, I never said do not listen to opinions. They are very important for a nube. Thats how I was motivated to look beyond the likes of Onkyo / JAMO HTiB sets. But ultimately I trusted my own EARS as only I knew how I liked my music to be reproduced-a little forward wih crisp vocals / mids with tinkerring but mellow highs. Thats what Paradigms gave me.

So my friend. Do seek as many opinions as you can. This forum is full of knowledgeable audiophiles and they will go out of their way to help you out. Try to learn from them and understand what they mean to tell you by doing auditions. Share your views openly. Thats how you will find your Soni Nirvana.

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[jaudere]

The first step in acquiring the dream system is to understand own taste in music and that takes a lot of time. One should just listen to as many systems with favourite songs of various genres to understnd his own taste. Once one know what exactly he likes , sound signature of a set up becomes focus of attention and brand names get secondary importance.

One should also understand how the room acoustics get into picture. Sometimes a good system at dealer's showroom can become mediocre at home.

 

[paritosh]

The first step in acquiring the dream system is to understand own taste in music and that takes a lot of time. One should just listen to as many systems with favourite songs of various genres to understnd his own taste. Once one know what exactly he likes , sound signature of a set up becomes focus of attention and brand names get secondary importance.

One should also understand how the room acoustics get into picture. Sometimes a good system at dealer's showroom can become mediocre at home.

Ditto.....

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[rohigupt]

Well at price point of Rs.13000/- delivered, i wud see they are good value. Not many speakers under 13k can out do these 201 for stereo music.

 

[ramvalleru]

Guys I am living in Chennai for past 1 year but i am comfortable with Bangalore. In Chennai finding shops offering these speakers are difficult. Travel is a pain and the guys in the shop are not that much friendly. That's why i approach this forum for decision. Bose is some what near to me ( 1 hr travel ). ProFx in chennai is offering only 1312xp and polk audio. Can't try yamaha, paradigm, Energy, Wharfedale. I am just looking online for best deals comparing various websites.

Just i have Samsung 40 inch LED smart tv. Will connect Videocon D2h or any other dish network. Watch mostly Hollywood movies, music channels and play music from my usb drive. Bass is not a big matter for me because i watch movies for a long time. But enough amount of bass is acceptable and i think some speakers comes with bass modules. Although they are not effective as dedicated, i think they are enough for a living room.

Is it really necessary to buy an AVR, if so plz give me reason. I am lot more confused about AVR. I am thinking that they will provide surround sound and make amplification to your video and audio.

Two book shelf speakers with a center speaker is enough to produce good amount of listening sound or should go for 5.1 HTIB like Denon 1312xp or Yamaha HTIB which usually have better features.

 

[paritosh]

Dear sir

AVR is THE engine that drives an HT setup. Well, a decent one atleast. They basically perform the important tasks of decoding distributing and amplituding the digital signals received from source (disc player) into audio visual signals. In other words you can call it the CPU of the system. They carry different circuiteries to carry these functions.

Entey level brands like Sony LG Phillips who sell the so called home theater systems in a box have these circuiteries in the disc player itself and those are a far cry from the ones in even an entry level AVR.

Similarly many speakers are powered speakers. That means they have their aplifier built in to their own body.

But commin to your question: an AVR is a prime requirement / pre-requisit in a decent HT

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[Flash]

Well at price point of Rs.13000/- delivered, i wud see they are good value. Not many speakers under 13k can out do these 201 for stereo music.

Well the problem according to me with the 201 and 301 is Imaging.

the 201 and 301 both have a tweeter facing front as well as one behind.
The only behind reflects off walls and ceilings to give a massive soundstage. However what goes for a toss is imaging .

There is no Sweet spot due to this .. The whole room is a sweet spot, However what the listener hears is Direct sound from the front radiator drivers and reflected sound from the rear tweeter .

For a critical listener this is a serious problem .

For a casual listener and someone who is not finnicky .the 201 and 301 will sound very good because of the larger than life soundstage and sound waves reflecting off walls etc giving the listener a feeling of being enveloped with sound.

In fact BOSE plays on the principle of Psychoacoustics and not on accuracy . Amar Bose with the 901 created something unconventional but a major Commercial success. THe 301 and 201 is no different and has the same lineage.

However all said and done . The 201 and 301 are both decent speakers and it purely boils down to the end user.

For me personally the 201 and 301 both are good speakers for surround channels in a HT as long as they are positioned properly .
Due to the nature of the design, they have to be placed as per the guidelines set by Bose in order to make the most of the Direct/Reflecting technology that they implemented with the design

 

[rud3dawg]

Acronyms for BOSE

BOSE = Buy Other Sound Equipment

BOSE = Buy Our Shitty Equipment

Haaaha a bit harsh Flash !! but I guess you had to ....eh!!

Why do you feel BOSE is one of the best? Sorry to say but on this forum most people will not recommend BOSE. You will get better sound than BOSE at a much lesser price. If you talk about sound quality, BOSE is no match and never can be for the big names in the audio business.
There is a reason why you will never see a BOSE system in the house of any audiophile. Depending on your budget you can get a range of speakers. Some of the good names are Wharfedale, Polk Audio, Mordaunt Short, Boston Acoustics, Mission, Paradigm, etc..........and do not underestimate Vardus 400, they are very good powerful entry level speakers.
Always demo any speaker before you buy. The only thing BOSE is really good at is aggressive marketing and advertising........I would give it to them for that. But do yourself a favour and steer away from BOSE.

Consider Wharfedale Vardus but doubt it will produce sound as clear as Bose because i din't try Wharfedale.
if you feel that BOSE is really clear........then you are in for a BIG surprise if and when you do hear some good speakers!!!

Are you looking for a 5.1 or a 2.1 system? If you truly want to experience surround sound, then you need a good 5.1 system for which you need to stretch your budget.

Coundnt agree more about the Bose part..My views have changed since about 2 yrs.. and now after setting up my Klipschs with the Aventage .. Its as through I can see the light .. a brighter light much vividly & feel the radiance (Not warmth mind you ) each note and realize that the human ears are two amazing perceptive parts of us that we mistreat day and night. They deserve beauty too and not with the inferior quality overpriced baubles

*Just my opinion.. am sure some people here a true BOSE fans*

 

[Sumanta]

Dear Ramavalleru,
If you like to see movie like a cinema hall and mostly watch them being in a dark room and also want to have sounds represent the scene around you, you need atleast 5.1 arrangement.
If you see movies in a 40 inch or so TV and still like to belive the movie is happening in a TV, 2.1 or 3.1 speaker arrangement is enough for you.

 

[Tanoj]

Hi,

i watch movie with my Acoustic Portrait book shelf , connected to Integrated Amp ( Akai ) and the sound is pretty good, specially the bass , i like it

you can also buy a nice book shelf and a decent amp, then later can add a subwoofer to the same , just incase if you feel more bass is required

Regards

Tanoj

 

[ramvalleru]

Dear sir

AVR is THE engine that drives an HT setup. Well, a decent one atleast. They basically perform the important tasks of decoding distributing and amplituding the digital signals received from source (disc player) into audio visual signals. In other words you can call it the CPU of the system. They carry different circuiteries to carry these functions.

Entey level brands like Sony LG Phillips who sell the so called home theater systems in a box have these circuiteries in the disc player itself and those are a far cry from the ones in even an entry level AVR.

Similarly many speakers are powered speakers. That means they have their aplifier built in to their own body.

But commin to your question: an AVR is a prime requirement / pre-requisit in a decent HT

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So can i enjoy Movies and Music with a decent AVR, Two book shelf speakers, a center speaker with out woofer. Dish tv also should be connected to AVR right.