rahulbhargava
New Member
Hi all,
I am in process of setting up my HT, starting with an Onkyo NR-609. Might not be the most preferred way to setting up an HT but this is how it started for me.
Now I have started looking at speakers in the following sequence - Front (FS preferred), Centre, Sub, Surround, Rear
I have a 46" LED, Tata Sky, DVD (HD) and Wii attached. Would also be utilizing online streaming.
Constraints:
- My budget is INR 70 k. Can't go beyond. If purpose is solved in lesser, all the better for me
- Room size is 18x15x12 cu ft. I have space for FS front, but can go for BS too if required. Surround and rear would be on walls. The room is dedicated to HT so no other issues
- Usage is 60 % movies (HD, sci-fi largely), 20% music (Classical, Bollywood, light rock), rest split between TV and gaming
After having gone through similar queries by other members and prelim auditioning, I zeroed in on following options (still open - all fronts are FS, but am open for BS):
1. Sonodyne (2605 v3 x 2 + C2401 + R-ears v3 x 4 + Roarr 210) - open for 2504 too.
2. Wharfdale Obsidian 600
3. Polk (TSi300 x 2 + CS20 + PSW 110) + Wharfdale Vardus Surround x 4
4. Polk (TSx 440T x 2, TSx 150 C, PSW 110) - can't complete the setup in this case due to budget
I am yet to take my amp for the real audition (second round).
I have the following queries:
1. In my budget and for the usage preferences, are there other options that I should consider? I am okay to mix and match but would prefer to keep the Front and centre of the same brand. Rear and surround are my last priority and I think I can go for even cheaper options if they exist
I know that the final choice would depend on what pleases my ear (and wallet
)
2. In NCR (close to Gurgaon if possible), what are the options for audition and eventual purchase at a good price for the above models and if you suggest other brand, then for that? I know that for Sonodyne, I need to go to Okhala
3. Any FM who has any of the above config in NCR and would allow me to visit? Also, any FM who would be interested in coming along for auditions at the store?
4. Any deals/offers (I have seen the group buy section) for the above, that you would recommend? Am also exploring the combination of Amazon + MyUS.com
In case the above is exactly similar to any previous post, please do direct me to that thread and excuse me for ignorance. I did search to the extent possible before posting the above.
Thank you in advance.
Rahul
I am in process of setting up my HT, starting with an Onkyo NR-609. Might not be the most preferred way to setting up an HT but this is how it started for me.
Now I have started looking at speakers in the following sequence - Front (FS preferred), Centre, Sub, Surround, Rear
I have a 46" LED, Tata Sky, DVD (HD) and Wii attached. Would also be utilizing online streaming.
Constraints:
- My budget is INR 70 k. Can't go beyond. If purpose is solved in lesser, all the better for me
- Room size is 18x15x12 cu ft. I have space for FS front, but can go for BS too if required. Surround and rear would be on walls. The room is dedicated to HT so no other issues
- Usage is 60 % movies (HD, sci-fi largely), 20% music (Classical, Bollywood, light rock), rest split between TV and gaming
After having gone through similar queries by other members and prelim auditioning, I zeroed in on following options (still open - all fronts are FS, but am open for BS):
1. Sonodyne (2605 v3 x 2 + C2401 + R-ears v3 x 4 + Roarr 210) - open for 2504 too.
2. Wharfdale Obsidian 600
3. Polk (TSi300 x 2 + CS20 + PSW 110) + Wharfdale Vardus Surround x 4
4. Polk (TSx 440T x 2, TSx 150 C, PSW 110) - can't complete the setup in this case due to budget
I am yet to take my amp for the real audition (second round).
I have the following queries:
1. In my budget and for the usage preferences, are there other options that I should consider? I am okay to mix and match but would prefer to keep the Front and centre of the same brand. Rear and surround are my last priority and I think I can go for even cheaper options if they exist
I know that the final choice would depend on what pleases my ear (and wallet
)2. In NCR (close to Gurgaon if possible), what are the options for audition and eventual purchase at a good price for the above models and if you suggest other brand, then for that? I know that for Sonodyne, I need to go to Okhala
3. Any FM who has any of the above config in NCR and would allow me to visit? Also, any FM who would be interested in coming along for auditions at the store?
4. Any deals/offers (I have seen the group buy section) for the above, that you would recommend? Am also exploring the combination of Amazon + MyUS.com
In case the above is exactly similar to any previous post, please do direct me to that thread and excuse me for ignorance. I did search to the extent possible before posting the above.
Thank you in advance.
Rahul
