- Dedicated 21 X 17 space on third floor - Current condition - under construction
- Preferred budget - 20L but can extend to 25L in staged manner
- Looking for Dolby Atmos setup - 7.1.2 or 7.1.4 (not sure how much 7.1.4 differs on 7.1.2)
- Currently in US but setup in India, so can source goods from US but prefer to buy in India/Singapore
Pls suggest/advice on how/what I can plan on my budget
- How much of my budget should i spend on speakers/acoustics/seating/wiring
- How do I select speakers for room size
- Suggest speakers/Amp combinations
Wow ,I think you got a massive budget for your HT needs .
Members in the forums can give you lot of ideas ,brands.Finally you are the end user to wisely decide based on your likings ,requiremnts etc.
I'm projecting the options I would consider myself if I have such budget .(Coz It may differ bcoz u r the end user).
Good Audition is the key to wisely decide.
AVR - Definitely No.
Pre/Pro -Definitely Yes.
What
Processor - Minimum 11 channel -Atmos & Dts X capable.
Brand - 1 ) Anthem AVM 60 -11 channel (Approx Price 3000 $) 2) Marantz AV8805 -13 channel processing(15 channel speakers connections possible ,Approx Price- 4500 $ )3) Emotiva -RMC 1 -16 channel -(Approx Price 5000$)
Indian prices will be heavier compartively.
Power Amp - Minimum 150 watts to 200 watts per channel @ 8 ohms -should handle 4 ohms with higher watts
Brand - 1) ATI 2) Parasound 3) Adcom (Approx Budget to be considered - Rupees 4 to 5 Lakhs ,This if u source it from US ,it will be cheaper compartively)
Speakers - Invest more on better speakers - Preferablly same series for better timber matching.(Possible better to source it from US)
Brands - 1) M&K speakers 2)XTZ Cinema series etc.
Subs : Minimum 2 Nos with a frequency range < 20 Hz of similar model /brand . If u have budget then quad subs .
(Budget shall be minimum 8 lakhs for both speakers and subs IMO) Brands : REL ,MJ acoustics ,SVS etc.
Acoustics of Room - Definitely -Best through an Acoustic consultant matching ur Interiors prefrence. (Approx Minimum 400 Rs/sqft)
Rows of seating - Depends upon your requiremnt - Based on your room size- I feel 2 Rows can be considered IMO.
Recliners will be better - (Prcie It greatly depends upon brands ,model etc.,, Better to get it from good Local Vendor)
Speaker wires - 10 or 12 AWG -Oxygen free copper shielded wires from a reputable brand.
Interconnects cables - XLR cables if u have budget /long distance run cables ,otherwise limit it to good RCA cables.
Display unit : Sony or JVC 4k pj with Acoustical Transparent Fixed pj screen
Good luck. Better do a good audition and decide. Get opinion of senior members and take a call. Sorry to tell that this is an Industry where huge profit margins are involved and prices variations are lot.