Home theater for 35k

[Chaos]

Will be buying a home theater this weekend for around 35k. Have been reading suggestions and have found that the following models get suggested a lot here:

Denon 1312XP
Onkyo 3400/3500
Yamaha YHT 296/298
Onkyo 4505 (34k from Modern World, Bangalore)

Which among these would you guys suggest would be the best for the following usage:

50% music + 50% gaming and movies.

I know most of you would suggest going the AR way but i definitely don't have the budget for that and nor am i an audiophile. All i want is some good thump and clarity of sound when i listen to it.

My room is also quite big in size as well. It measures around 25x20.

Help!!!!

 

[Audio_Freek]

Denon would satisfy your preference,so wats your budget for speakers?As you have mass room,might have to invest more than normal stuff

 

[asaldharan]

For the budget of 35K, getting an AV receiver and speaker separately is the best choice...

Out from your listings, Yamaha 296 and 298 are almost same ( but not sure why the prices are different). Denon 1312 would be best.

I feel It is not much preferable spending 35 K in HTiB. Even u can get Yamaha 296 for around 25K.

 

[Chaos]

Was told to have a look at the following Pioneer models...

Are they any good?

Pioneer RS32 and Pioneer RS42. Also, what's the difference between the 2 models. I checked the site and there isn't a compare button. It also isn't listed on their US site.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Also, where should i go audition these models? I will be buying them by tomorrow evening.

 

[Rupam]

Avoid Pioneer HtiB. I have auditioned them. Look here, I have posted some reviews > http://www.hifivision.com/home-theater/31764-onkyo-hts-3500-vs-denon-dht-1312-xp-6.html

 

[aakashr]

I would go with denon 1312XP............but since you have a 35k budget, why not an entry level AVR + 2 BS speakers.

 

[yahoo0212]

Consider the New Onkyo HTIB .. http://www.hifivision.com/home-theater/32924-new-model-onkyo-ht-s4505.html

 

[Audio_Freek]

Chaos,

As you prefer 50% music, HTIB would not be a good choice.Better plan for Stereo amp+BS speakers and upgrade later.

Else AVR and BS on first short later add center,rear and Sub for complete setup

 

[jaivelu]

If you have a 35K budget, then you can always go for the separates.

You can get a very good receiver in Yamaha 371 (or) 373 and get the Jamo S426 HCS3 speaker package. The Jamo has 2 Floor standing speakers, 1 center, 2 surround speakers. You don't even need a separate sub woofer for this setup. The floor standing speakers have enough bass to rattle. Its the real value for money and will serve well for movies & music.

Yamaha 371 - Rs. 18,000/-
Jamo S426 HCS3 - Rs. 20,000/- (If you bargain can get at Rs. 18,000/-)

You can get the both at Reliance Digital and also a lot of showrooms have in Bangalore itself. Believe me they will give you very good HT experience.

 

[myaccount11]

If you want HTIB then consider Onkyo 4505 for 32000.. It is much better than Denon 1312xp in my opinion as I have demoed both..