Hi again everybody,
As of now, I can't understand completely about the power amp model that I should buy, guess with a good receiver like Aventage 1010 or Denon 2313, 3313 or Marantz 6006,6007, etc. the preamp (separately) wouldn't be required right? Please correct me if my info is wrong here.
I checked out many websites and some say Roksan Hifi Kandy K2 power amp goes well with CM9. Whereas some say Nad is good. Rotel has good number of recommendations as well for CM9, Rotel being part of the same company. This has left me confused. Also, the approximate Indian prices of these are approx. between 1lac-1.5lac which is a lot! Would I need them after all? Because I spoke to one of the B&W dealers in Delhi and he told me that according to my room size, CM9 is a little big. But the irony is he started the conversation by recommending me Paradigm's, to which I said no and only B&W, then he suggested me 684 theatre or even 683 theatre. I further showed my interest in CM series and he suggested me CM8. After half an hour of discussion on the phone, he told me that Sir, the CM9 is perfect for your room. Lol! I know he wants to make a good sale as well in a case where the customer (i.e. myself) is drooling over CM9's. So, he ain't at fault I guess. I know I'm getting BIGGG speakers just because I have the feeling that I love them already and if I settle for 683 theatre, I might would consider upgrading them soon because of my secret love for CM9's. I have promised my better half that if I get this system now, I wouldn't upgrade the speakers for another 10-15 years which is cool with me. At least, I would be getting something that I adore so much. All I would have to do in time is upgrade the AVR probably.
So, if according to him, the speakers are too big for the room which is not acoustically treated, and he has also advised me against the acoustics part because generally, as he said, bedrooms aren't treated for acoustics. What is your guys' say on that? I have civil work going on at my home for other rooms etc and if there is a need, might as well get it done. So, please advise me here.
Lastly, this is what I have been quoted, do comment on the same:
B&W CM9's x 2 = 1,19,950 x 2= 2,39,900
B&W CM C2 x1 = 1,04,990
B&W DS3 Dipolar = 34,950 x2 = 69,900
Velodyne SPL 1200 Ultra Sub = 1,00,000
Pioneer LX 56 = 85,000 / Yamaha Aventage 1010i = 1,15,000
Total = 6,30,000 Rs excluding DVAT and cables, interconnects, installation charges, etc.
- All these prices are exclusive of DVAT 12.5%.
- He is yet to make a comment on the discount but he has assured me that there is discount which we will discuss once we finalise the system.
- When I told my dealer that I have heard Pioneer's after sales support is very bad, he said he has never had a problem but won't even deny the fact completely. Lol! I got the idea when he said that. Also, he said Marantz or Denon AVR's aren't upto the mark as Yamaha 1010i or Onkyo 818. Is that true if I have 80% movie preferences? Please suggest.
- I checked last night and saw that Velodyne SPL 1200 is discontinued. Is that true? Because I checked on their website under Optimum series under discontinued products. Also, I have heard Velodyne's EQ MAX 15 twice and I loved it. I have a feeling that it will be more than enough for my room. BTW I did check on their website on the sub finder and as my room volume is 2652 cubic feet, velodyne.com recommended EQ MAX 12 whereas I read on avsforum that a bigger sub is better than a smaller sub for a listening space because one can adjust or lower the sub settings on a bigger sub instead of getting a small one and using it at higher capacity. Which sub do you guys think I should go in for? Heard that SVS and HSU are good but honestly, no idea about it.
- I guess the whole system will set me back by 7 lacs and I can always buy a power amp in time once I feel there's a need for that or the speakers are performing below par. Emotive XPA 3 or 5 have great reviews but I think I would also have to use a voltage transformer (110 to 220 V). Already with my Xbox 360 modern warfare, I am using one which I disconnect when I have to play my OPPO BDP 93. That is such a pain. I don't want to get US models specifically. So my choices are limited and expensive at the same, talking about the products which are available in India like NAD, Rotel, Roksan, etc. What do you think about that? According to my dealer, I would be more than satisfied with what he has quoted me.
I need your thoughts and expert opinions on the above system now. Based on your guidance, I will take the final call next month. Thanks in anticipation.
Regards,
Aakash.
