Best HT option for a budget of 200k-250k

[navin advani]

Hi I'll be auditioning the B&W's 683 and CM9 soon. However the dealer suggested me not to go for marantz or denon AVR with CM9's. His choice was the Yamaha Aventage 1010 precisely? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.

The 1010 has been replaced by the 1020.

 

[soamz]

For a budget of 2.5 lacs, its easy to build it.
I did mine for 2 lacs, which you see in my signature.

Just add the Emotiva amp to drive the speakers and your budget is reached.

For that small room, its more than enough actually.


Dont spend much time in doing calculations. You will end up with nothing. Like I did, simply went for the demo, decided what I FEEL is best for my ears and went for it.

Goodluck.

 

[Eddierockks]

Hi Soamz

Appreciate your input but mate, I literally have no time even to audition stuff. It is just the itch of getting a setup asap home, up and running because I have saved all this while and just to add to my budget part, I have bumped it upto 7-8 lacs (only because of B&Whyeah. Too bad that I did not do any research that I should've done but that's the way it is now. Had this been any other brand, I doubt I would have doubled my budget. I am currently looking at the CM9 5.1 package with a good avr. Let's see how it goes when I audition it in 10 days. Cheers.

For a budget of 2.5 lacs, its easy to build it.
I did mine for 2 lacs, which you see in my signature.

Just add the Emotiva amp to drive the speakers and your budget is reached.

For that small room, its more than enough actually.


Dont spend much time in doing calculations. You will end up with nothing. Like I did, simply went for the demo, decided what I FEEL is best for my ears and went for it.

Goodluck.

 

[soamz]

Ahhh for a budget of 8 lacs, I would even spend more time in demo and research.

This is the reason, I haven't yet booked my BMW5. I just feel like such things like audio video and cars needs a lot of research.

 

[Eddierockks]

If you were in my shoes all busy but had the passion and budget to spend on a 5.1 for a bedroom, what will you pick for 4 lacs (plus minus 50k)?

plus for my bmw5, i did a lot of research & test drives because it was easy and available where i live, but for ht, believe me, it's a different story altogether.

ahhh for a budget of 8 lacs, i would even spend more time in demo and research.

This is the reason, i haven't yet booked my bmw5. I just feel like such things like audio video and cars needs a lot of research.

 

[soamz]

Denon 3313
Polk RTi series best FS, BS , SURR. and DSW 660 as Sub and then a power amp.

Enough to break the walls of your neighbour.

 

[abhijeet309]

For 5.5 Lakh I will suggest you Paradigm Studio 60 V5 (FS), Studio CC 490 v5 (CC), Studio ADP 590 v5 (Surround), Studio Sub 12........Denon 3312 to go with them.
Later u can add a Power Amp...

 

[Eddierockks]

I don't know the exact sound signature of paradigm as I've just auditioned monitor 11 series but somehow I feel that there aren't a lot of people here who like B&W. I'm amazed!

 

[navin advani]

I have bumped it upto 7-8 lacs (only because of B&Whyeah.

I am currently looking at the CM9 5.1 package with a good avr.

what will you pick for 4 lacs (plus minus 50k)?

Denon 3313, Polk RTi series best FS, BS , SURR. and DSW 660 as Sub and then a power amp..

For 5.5 Lakh I will suggest you Paradigm Studio 60 V5 (FS), Studio CC 490 v5 (CC), Studio ADP 590 v5 (Surround), Studio Sub 12........Denon 3312 to go with them. Later u can add a Power Amp...

I don't know the exact sound signature of paradigm as I've just auditioned monitor 11 series but somehow I feel that there aren't a lot of people here who like B&W. I'm amazed!

Eddie,

I would strongly advise you to listen to KEF's R700/900 system and Focal's Chorus 800 system before settling with B&W CM 9. Out of these 3 I'd put my money on Focal - besides the fit and finish especially of the 30th annivesary W edition is very good - but in the end it is YOUR money, YOUR taste and YOUR music. There is another member who liked the CM9 with the Arcam 600, I did not find the CM9 right for me with my Arcam 400 so tastes differ (I have been told that I voice my speakers to be more laid back than most).


7-8 lacs is a lot of cash.
Let see I spent
1.2L for the Onkyo 3010
0.75L for the Yamaha S2000 amp
0.85L for the Marantz Ki Pearl and UD5005 combo
about 5L for the speakers (7.2)
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so about 8L was my system too (I dont have exact costs on the speakers because they were built but I estimate that for 8L I got living room and bedroom systems).

 

[rajadeep]

Ok I am gonna be the odd man out of the crowd & say u should not be pushing ur budget up & up... Audio is a bottomless pit when it comes to spending money... As u are coming from a onkyo 3400 I would not recommend pushing ur budget over 3-4 lacs(that also is too much)... U said in ur 1st post that u would spend more if the product was really VFM... But buying B&Ws at their over inflated Indian prices is not VFM... I myself had to suppress my urge to spend wildly just recently. I was fluctuated between spending 50k on a 5.1 to jumping upto a 3-4 lacs budget for just speakers & then finally deciding on a sub 1 lac 5.1 & u know what, I couldn't be happier with my purchase... Also u are a self proclaimed movie buff so what I am really wondering is y haven't u looked into the possibility of getting a projector instead of a 55-60inch TV with a screen size of 120-130inches plus... A 1-5-1.7 lac projector+ screen setup would most probably add more value to ir movie watching exp than a 3-5 lac bump in ur speaker budget would ever do... U know right now I have sad Sony hifi speakers connected to my avr(haven't setup the deftechs yet) & my family enjoys a movie 4-5 times a week... But when we are watching a movie on a 180inch screen, almost never does it cross our minds that we are listening to sad Sony speakers... Only thing we are thinking that this setup is freaking more awesome than we could have imagined...

I know my post seems like a rant but honestly it's not... I have been in this situation just recently & just wanted u share my views...

Btw for a 3-3.5 lacs total budget for speakers + avr I would recommend marantz 6006+ 5 genelecs 8030 + genelec 7050 sub... How u can fit this in ur budget can only be explained via PM coz I don't think the source is ready to revel this offer publicly yet... Now that would be getting ur money's worth... If u want real VFM u will have to look at non conventional brands & systems... Like the used setup which a Delhi forum member had up for sale which had a 5.1 mk speaker set or buying that 3 channel wonderful bryston power amp that was up on sale recently... If u build ur system slowly without rushing in with a huge budget upfront, these are the kind of opportunities u will come across... Btw 1 more tip I have to offer... Do look at a product's US price before buying... If the Indian product is more than 20-30% the US price, the importer is ripping u off & these would be the kind of products I would avoid...

I would like to end this post with an apology... I would like to apologise for my long, boring & probably aggressive rant like post...

EDIT:- I just realized that u have a 221sqft room... I am wondering y u are looking for these highend floor standers in such a small room... I would alter my recommendation to a Marantz 6006 + 5 8020 genelecs + 7050 sub if u want to keep a 2.5 lacs budget or Marantz 6006 + Deftech procinema 800/1000 series for a budget of below 1.5 lacs... Looking at the pic attached in ur OP, u dont seem to have much free space & the Marantz + deftech 800/1000 would certainly give u more power than u will need in ur room size with enormous flexibility as far as placement is concerned...

 

[Eddierockks]

With all this confusion, and my brother suggesting me not to modify the tv cabinet at all for accommodating fs, my parents room right next to my room (adjacent), kids room right below my room on the ground floor, should I just end up where I once started? Bose v35?? Would that be a bad move as according to my elder brother, even if I get 7 lacs worth of gear for my room, I might not enjoy it properly because parents and kids room around me. He is no expert but suggests me to get maybe a 10 lacs system for our Lounge Bar that is under construction this year with sound proofing etc. which everyone in the family as well as friends would enjoy. He likes to keep it simple and hassle free therefore the suggestion of Bose again. I auditioned them again yesterday and still like them. I know that they are already capable of filling up my room with truckloads of sound. Yes the downside is the price and Bose not being vfm. But that's okay.

I also checked out deftech procinema 1000 on Internet but again, no audition possible locally. Whereas for Bose, audition, sales, service, etc everything is available.

What shall I do now? Buy the Bose or still get the B&W or Focals?

@ navin I enquired about the price of Focal chorus 836, chorus cc 800v, chorus sr800v & chorus sw 800 v, and my local hifi dealer has quoted me 4 lacs for the speaker package. Is that price okay? I love their looks as well plus I sure can give them a listen when I'm in delhi next week. If they're good enough, I can do Focals. My dealer has told me that sirrrr, b&w are good for classical music listening and not meant for movie experience whereas Focals do a great job at it. What do I do now?

 

[Eddierockks]

@ navin I enquired about the price of Focal chorus 836, chorus cc 800v, chorus sr800v & chorus sw 800 v, and my local hifi dealer has quoted me 4 lacs for the speaker package. Is that price okay? I love their looks as well plus I sure can give them a listen when I'm in delhi next week. If they're good enough, I can do Focals. My dealer has told me that sirrrr, b&w are good for classical music listening and not meant for movie experience whereas Focals do a great job at it. What do I do now? Which out of B&W's and Focals do the best job when it comes to movies?

Browsing thru the Internet, I couldn't find their head to head comparison with each other. Most of the people compare cm9 to paradigm studio 100 which I don't like much for that amount of money.

And for Kef's R series, aren't they specialist in music? Well that's what I've been told but I know I could be wrong here. Please guide me here.

Regards.

Eddie,

I would strongly advise you to listen to KEF's R700/900 system and Focal's Chorus 800 system before settling with B&W CM 9. Out of these 3 I'd put my money on Focal - besides the fit and finish especially of the 30th annivesary W edition is very good - but in the end it is YOUR money, YOUR taste and YOUR music. There is another member who liked the CM9 with the Arcam 600, I did not find the CM9 right for me with my Arcam 400 so tastes differ (I have been told that I voice my speakers to be more laid back than most).


7-8 lacs is a lot of cash.
Let see I spent
1.2L for the Onkyo 3010
0.75L for the Yamaha S2000 amp
0.85L for the Marantz Ki Pearl and UD5005 combo
about 5L for the speakers (7.2)
------------------
so about 8L was my system too (I dont have exact costs on the speakers because they were built but I estimate that for 8L I got living room and bedroom systems).

 

[Eddierockks]

I know their indian prices are inflated but what can one do about it when he insists on warranty and after sales service and no one to carry it from abroad?

Plus I correct myself here, I am not a movie buff but and enthusiast, means that I love watching a lot of movies. Also, If I'd buy such an high end system, I will remove that HT cabinet and have already told my dealer to prepare a sketch of it with my current 51" plasma staying intact and occasionally, a projector screen to pull down that will come on top of it without hiding my speakers. I can get rid of the iMac no problem from that wall.

For the MK2 5.1 system, it's nice but huge for my room. Honestly, it will not look nice. Also, I am a little scared of buying used equipment for the money I'm spending.

Not considering Genelacs right now, but how would deftech 1000 compare to Bose V35? Just asking.

Thanks for all your input and I sincerely don't mind it. So don't apologise bro.

Ok I am gonna be the odd man out of the crowd & say u should not be pushing ur budget up & up... Audio is a bottomless pit when it comes to spending money... As u are coming from a onkyo 3400 I would not recommend pushing ur budget over 3-4 lacs(that also is too much)... U said in ur 1st post that u would spend more if the product was really VFM... But buying B&Ws at their over inflated Indian prices is not VFM... I myself had to suppress my urge to spend wildly just recently. I was fluctuated between spending 50k on a 5.1 to jumping upto a 3-4 lacs budget for just speakers & then finally deciding on a sub 1 lac 5.1 & u know what, I couldn't be happier with my purchase... Also u are a self proclaimed movie buff so what I am really wondering is y haven't u looked into the possibility of getting a projector instead of a 55-60inch TV with a screen size of 120-130inches plus... A 1-5-1.7 lac projector+ screen setup would most probably add more value to ir movie watching exp than a 3-5 lac bump in ur speaker budget would ever do... U know right now I have sad Sony hifi speakers connected to my avr(haven't setup the deftechs yet) & my family enjoys a movie 4-5 times a week... But when we are watching a movie on a 180inch screen, almost never does it cross our minds that we are listening to sad Sony speakers... Only thing we are thinking that this setup is freaking more awesome than we could have imagined...

I know my post seems like a rant but honestly it's not... I have been in this situation just recently & just wanted u share my views...

Btw for a 3-3.5 lacs total budget for speakers + avr I would recommend marantz 6006+ 5 genelecs 8030 + genelec 7050 sub... How u can fit this in ur budget can only be explained via PM coz I don't think the source is ready to revel this offer publicly yet... Now that would be getting ur money's worth... If u want real VFM u will have to look at non conventional brands & systems... Like the used setup which a Delhi forum member had up for sale which had a 5.1 mk speaker set or buying that 3 channel wonderful bryston power amp that was up on sale recently... If u build ur system slowly without rushing in with a huge budget upfront, these are the kind of opportunities u will come across... Btw 1 more tip I have to offer... Do look at a product's US price before buying... If the Indian product is more than 20-30% the US price, the importer is ripping u off & these would be the kind of products I would avoid...

I would like to end this post with an apology... I would like to apologise for my long, boring & probably aggressive rant like post...

EDIT:- I just realized that u have a 221sqft room... I am wondering y u are looking for these highend floor standers in such a small room... I would alter my recommendation to a Marantz 6006 + 5 8020 genelecs + 7050 sub if u want to keep a 2.5 lacs budget or Marantz 6006 + Deftech procinema 800/1000 series for a budget of below 1.5 lacs... Looking at the pic attached in ur OP, u dont seem to have much free space & the Marantz + deftech 800/1000 would certainly give u more power than u will need in ur room size with enormous flexibility as far as placement is concerned...

 

[rajadeep]

Oh my gosh!!! U are back to Bose??? Anyway I guess if u want to show off the brand value Bose is perfect... But what use would be Bose's brand value in ur bedroom... Sound wise just take any small satalite speaker set from good companies like deftech B&Ws focal etc under 1-1.25 lacs with a 30-50k reciever take it to the Bose showroom & watch it tear the Bose apart... Infact u don't even need a 1.5 lac system... U could kick the Bose v35's ass with a 50k system like the deftech 600 plus a cheap 30k AVR... Do u know y Bose sounds nice in their showroom??? It's coz they allow only songs that work nicely with their system to be demoed... Ask them to play ur CDs, mp3 or maybe a 5.1 connected to a HD DTH & watch them stutter while they tell u y then can't allow that... Anyway I actually like ur brother's idea of investing in a lounge bar... There are a few fun things u can do there & it would have a large enough space to do justice to ur 5-10 lac system... U could add a projector setup & invite ur friends over to watch cricket/football matches & even add a bar & a pool table for some fun evenings... Last sunday we did something like this during the test match & lets just say all our family friends have decided that on every series final or imp match like ind vs pak they will be having a party in our house ...In ur bedroom I would suggest either stick with ur present onkyo or if u want to upgrade just invest in a good under 1 lac satilite package with either keeping ur present onkyo avr or buying a decent 30-50k avr(I would recommend marantz 5007 or higher)...

PS I spoke to the deftech distributer for India & he informed me they have a dealer whom they suply to in Ludhiana itself... The dealer is Chawla watch & co which is situated near the clock tower... Mr Chawla's mobile number is 9915080055 ... Pls audition the deftech procinema 600-800 with ur onkyo avr & see if u like the sound... Or else B&Ws too has a good satilite package for 1.25 lacs that I liked a lot although they were better for soft music while I liked deftech better for music with more bass & movies... Audition properly & decide but pls do reconsider not going for the Bose ones...

 

[nSinghal]

Oh my gosh!!! U are back to Bose??? Anyway I guess if u want to show off the brand value Bose is perfect... But what use would be Bose's brand value in ur bedroom... Sound wise just take any small satalite speaker set from good companies like deftech B&Ws focal etc under 1-1.25 lacs with a 30-50k reciever take it to the Bose showroom & watch it tear the Bose apart... Infact u don't even need a 1.5 lac system... U could kick the Bose v35's ass with a 50k system like the deftech 600 plus a cheap 30k AVR... Do u know y Bose sounds nice in their showroom??? It's coz they allow only songs that work nicely with their system to be demoed... Ask them to play ur CDs, mp3 or maybe a 5.1 connected to a HD DTH & watch them stutter while they tell u y then can't allow that...

Okay, now that's a load of BS. I don't know where you went for bose demo but I've tried them at two different malls in delhi (rajouri) and GurGaon (mgf) visited them a total of four times till now and neither one had any problems with me using my own CDs or mp3s from my ipad. Are bose showrooms in other cities behaving differently than this?

Now, I don't claim to be an audiophile. I'm a total novice when it comes to hifi. Not even had any experience with similar satellite ht packages either to compare to bose but from what I heard, they sounded pretty decent. Didn't blow me away like the aviano 6 did (with CA amp) though and compared to what a wharfedale or kef bookshelf setup along with the aviano FS, it certainly doesn't seem like vfm in comparison. For smaller rooms with no space to place the FS or even BS, bose could be a worth considering but as I said already, I don't know how much worse/better it is compared to similar satellite packages. Only an audition will give you a definitive result.

 

[Eddierockks]

Hi again, first of all, one can't deny it but Bose does have a brand value (which I wouldn't mind, prime reason why I am considering B&W or Focals at the first place hyeah.

About Mr. Chawla, I know him personally and have visited him a few times as well. But, the point that you have missed completely is that Procinema 1000 isn't available for demo! He does have a Mezzo FS (don't remember the model number) on display which he himself is fed up off as well as a deftech 7.2 package in a dedicated HT room, which I previously mentioned that I did not like the boomy and over the top bass. I did visit him 1.5 years ago and at that time, he did have a BP 6/8 on demo alongwith bipolar surrounds which I liked. They weren't there this time. He has promised me for an audition of brand new BP10's which he would open for me to demo along with no obligation to purchase which is great! He has also quoted me for the CM9 theatre at the delhi dealer price which is nice, yet to consider discounts. I was suggested Focals by him yesterday along with Navin Advani, and that's how I saw them, and boy, they look beautiful as well. I almost couldn't change up my mind on B&W until I saw them. So now, I am considering either Bose V35 for my room and Focals/B&W for the dedicated HT/lounge bar in my house OR Focals/B&W in my room as well as a bigger and badder setup in the HT Room as wellhyeah:

About Bose and content played on it, I would like to share my experience here as I did carry in my stuff some blurays as well and demoed it yesterday on V35. Trust me, they weren't sounding wrong at all. Infact, I loved it!! I know it's not VFM either but point is, tell me one brand that is considered Premium BRAND WISE (one that you can flaunt as well) and is VFM? If you would think about it, you'd find that same is the case with B&W.

The 685 theatre I guess is again good for music and not movies, you've felt the same as well right? AVSForums and other sites as well, many users have posted their similar experiences with B&W products, best for music and good for movies. This is why since yesterday, I have started considering Focals as well mainly because, one great premium brand, excellent looks, aesthetically beautiful & great sounds and effects for movies. Mr. Chawla has told me that it's any day better than CM9 if movies is my thing, which actually is. For music, he agreed for CM9. Focals 836v 5.1 package has been quoted at 4 lacs + let's say 1 lac for the AVR + 50k for cables = 5.5 lacs.

CM9 + 1 lac avr (3313 for e.g.) + cables + installation etc = 7 lacs approx.

*I plan to add a power amp next year as for now, I have the budget of 7-8 lacs only. So why not buy the best thing now and slowly add more to it when budget allows. Also, I would be considering a projector + screen later when my room is complete. As of now, there's no provision of wires in the false ceiling. Guess would have to rip it apart and do it again. In my 13' wide wall, the available space minus the door = 9'6". So I think I can retain the 51" plasma, and occasionally pull the screen down for better movie experience. Only challenge right now is what screen size to pick which wouldn't hide my speakers as well*



In either case, I'd be spending a lot of money on any of these systems. Also, I don't personally want to settle for something below 1 lac rupees for the AVR + Speakers. No offence intended. If you would get the idea now, I am looking for great sound for movies as well as little music along with a PREMIUM BRAND. I don't know what went wrong with your Bose auditions but I have been a Bose customer for 3 products from past 4 years now and during each time that I purchased something from them, I have always auditioned V35 (since it's launch in May 2010). Initially, I was saving for V35 only but then the greedy mind wants me to spend more and get a system that I won't have to upgrade for let's say another 10-15 years. I want to come back from office, enter my room and be amazed at how beautiful my setup is not to forget how wonderful it sounds. I should adore it every time I play something on it. I would like to buy a system now and retain it as an asset simply because I am always short of time to research again and again and audition a lot of stuff. Though, with Bose, I am now feeling that if I buy it now, there are good chances that I might be done with them (personal interest wise) within 1-2 years. So that's the confusion. They offer great sound but at a steep price. I guess even you don't like them because of the price they ask and not because of the sound. I can be wrong here as well as it's personal preference. I have not met anybody till date who dislikes the sound of Bose products. For price, there are tons of complaints. I agree to that price factor.

Regards.

Oh my gosh!!! U are back to Bose??? Anyway I guess if u want to show off the brand value Bose is perfect... But what use would be Bose's brand value in ur bedroom... Sound wise just take any small satalite speaker set from good companies like deftech B&Ws focal etc under 1-1.25 lacs with a 30-50k reciever take it to the Bose showroom & watch it tear the Bose apart... Infact u don't even need a 1.5 lac system... U could kick the Bose v35's ass with a 50k system like the deftech 600 plus a cheap 30k AVR... Do u know y Bose sounds nice in their showroom??? It's coz they allow only songs that work nicely with their system to be demoed... Ask them to play ur CDs, mp3 or maybe a 5.1 connected to a HD DTH & watch them stutter while they tell u y then can't allow that... Anyway I actually like ur brother's idea of investing in a lounge bar... There are a few fun things u can do there & it would have a large enough space to do justice to ur 5-10 lac system... U could add a projector setup & invite ur friends over to watch cricket/football matches & even add a bar & a pool table for some fun evenings... Last sunday we did something like this during the test match & lets just say all our family friends have decided that on every series final or imp match like ind vs pak they will be having a party in our house ...In ur bedroom I would suggest either stick with ur present onkyo or if u want to upgrade just invest in a good under 1 lac satilite package with either keeping ur present onkyo avr or buying a decent 30-50k avr(I would recommend marantz 5007 or higher)...

PS I spoke to the deftech distributer for India & he informed me they have a dealer whom they suply to in Ludhiana itself... The dealer is Chawla watch & co which is situated near the clock tower... Mr Chawla's mobile number is 9915080055 ... Pls audition the deftech procinema 600-800 with ur onkyo avr & see if u like the sound... Or else B&Ws too has a good satilite package for 1.25 lacs that I liked a lot although they were better for soft music while I liked deftech better for music with more bass & movies... Audition properly & decide but pls do reconsider not going for the Bose ones...

 

[Decadent_Spectre]

so about 8L was my system too (I dont have exact costs on the speakers because they were built but I estimate that for 8L I got living room and bedroom systems).

Navin, did you build the cabinets yourself or did you get it built by a custom speaker/cabinet builder or a furniture carpenter?

 

[navin advani]

He is no expert but suggests me to get maybe a 10 lacs system for our Lounge Bar that is under construction this year with sound proofing etc. which everyone in the family as well as friends would enjoy.

hat shall I do now? Buy the Bose or still get the B&W or Focals?

@ navin I enquired about the price of Focal chorus 836, chorus cc 800v, chorus sr800v & chorus sw 800 v, and my local hifi dealer has quoted me 4 lacs for the speaker package. Is that price okay?

1. If you have the opportunity build a room that can be partially dedicated to music and HT I would do it. It makes a lot of sense. You dont want to limit your listening hours if it is going to disturb your family.

2. Bose's USP is part brand and part WAF. The sound the produce is mostly described as strictly average. My sister, borther and a good friend all bought Bose systems. In each case when it came to audio they turned to me. I took themto showrooms across Mumbai and they auditioned Focal, KEF, and a few other brands. The even agreed that most of them sounded better than Bose. So why did they buy Bose.

a. My sister liked it's compact AVR/DVD player and simplicity
b. My brother really firgured his wife would get freaked out with a large LVR and more than one gadget to turn on
c. and my friend's answer was "my relatives will look at me funny if I spent 4 lacs on some unknown brand like KEF or Focal but they will be ok even if I spent 6 lacs on Bose". His parents or relatives dont even live with him. Still it was their opinion that mattered.

My answer to my friend, "My speakers are not even branded" his retort "Navin you can march to the beat of your own drummer, not everyone has the connfidene to do that". End of discussion.

My advice: Don't listen to me or the dealer or your neighbour. Listen to the speakers. Choose what you like. March to the beat of your own drummer.

@ navin I enquired about the price of Focal chorus 836, chorus cc 800v, chorus sr800v & chorus sw 800 v, and my local hifi dealer has quoted me 4 lacs for the speaker package. Is that price okay?

And for Kef's R series, aren't they specialist in music?

4 lacs is a little high I would be aiming for 3.5-3.75lacs.

KEF's R series does music and HT pretty well I would suggest listening to them instead of what I say.

About Bose and content played on it, I would like to share my experience here as I did carry in my stuff some blurays as well and demoed it yesterday on V35. Trust me, they weren't sounding wrong at all. Infact, I loved it!! I know it's not VFM either but point is, tell me one brand that is considered Premium BRAND WISE (one that you can flaunt as well) and is VFM? If you would think about it, you'd find that same is the case with B&W.

Focals 836v 5.1 package has been quoted at 4 lacs + let's say 1 lac for the AVR + 50k for cables = 5.5 lacs.

CM9 + 1 lac avr (3313 for e.g.) + cables + installation etc = 7 lacs approx.

*I plan to add a power amp next year as for now, I have the budget of 7-8 lacs only. So why not buy the best thing now and slowly add more to it when budget allows.

1. If you like Bose and want Bose get it. However if you are looking at the V35 (which is what my friend bought) do also consider other 5.1 in a box systems like KEF's KHT mated to a AVR/Universal Disc Player. If for no other reason but to see (or rather to listen to) what compromises if any you will be making.

2. Get the power amp now. It makes a significant difference to a large system (for a bedroom system a AVR with it's limited power will be ok).

 

[navin advani]

Ok I am gonna be the odd man out of the crowd & say u should not be pushing ur budget up & up....

I know my post seems like a rant but honestly it's not... I have been in this situation just recently & just wanted u share my views...

Btw for a 3-3.5 lacs total budget for speakers + avr I would recommend marantz 6006+ 5 genelecs 8030 + genelec 7050 sub......

. If the Indian product is more than 20-30% the US price, the importer is ripping u off & these would be the kind of products I would avoid...

:- I just realized that u have a 221sqft room... I am wondering y u are looking for these highend floor standers in such a small room....

I agree with most of what you said here. For a room of 200 odd sq. ft. There were members who recommended a set of 5 bookshelf sized speakers and a sub. This room has no wardrobe so space is a few sq. ft more than a regular bedroom.

The only challenges with the Genelecs would be that he would need a power outlet for each speaker location and the AVR would have to drive a long RCA cable for the rear speakers.

 

[milestoneseeker]

There are premium brands for the masses and there are ones for the discerning. IMHO, Bose is in the former category. So yes, you can impress a whole lot of people with Bose but not sure if you would end up satisfied on your own. And there is a world of expensive hi-fi which goes beyond KEF & B&W. So your need to spend moolah can be satisfied by quite a few options. Explore Burmester, they are finally in India!

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