Intro and hep in puchasing a 5.1 setup

[sanish]

Thanks everyone for the wonderful inputs, it has helped me focus better on what I want and opened up my options.I manged to spend some time today reading reviews and price lists and here is what I have arrived at. Please note I haven't auditioned any of these and the price I have is mostly based on what is listed on respective web-sites. I might get a better deal once I strike a deal.

* Elac B5/C5 - this remains in my list mostly based on positive reviews. I need to have an appropriate sub (BIC or Taga). I might most likely go with a pair of Polk OMW 3 for the rear satellites. However most of the reviews are based on music. Since I will be mostly using the system for movies, should I still consider it?

* Wharfedale 220 and 220C - Reviews on What HiFi is very positive. I need to check the real owners feedback threads to get a better assessment as I feel WhatHiFI are slightly biased towards British manufacturers.

* Q Acoustics 3000 series - Another speaker series with very positivie feedback, but is it over-hyped? Also pricier compared to other models that I have listed

* Wharfedale SX-1SE - As with the 220s I need to check real owners thread.

* BA A26 and A 225C - overall a good set of speakers. Any thoughts?

* Dali Zensor 1/Dali Vokal - Zensor 1 had excellent reviewers, however not so sure about the Vokal. Any inputs?

* Polk RTi A3 - mixed reviews and over-sized for my room size

* Polk TL-1600 5.1 - This is a 5.1 package, seems to meet all my needs.

* Another speaker which really quote my attention was the Cambrdige Audio Aero 2. However I couldn't find a quote for price and was not sure what is their offering for a centre channel. Any pointers?

 

[elangoas]

I might most likely go with a pair of Polk OMW 3 for the rear satellites. However most of the reviews are based on music. Since I will be mostly using the system for movies, should I still consider it?

Since most of your usage will be movies & gaming, consider 5/6/7 identical satellite speaker, something like OWM 3/5 depending on the AVR you pick..

 

[sanish]

Hi all, sorry for the long delay. I was busy relocating to a new house. So here is an update from my side.

I visited Modern World, Bangalore last week and auditioned the Elac B5s first. I loved the tight bass and clean sound, however the size and bass left me wondering whether it will be on overkill for my room size. I wanted to checkout Q Acoustics 3010, but they didn't have it on stock. They said they will arrange for it and call me.

Two days back I received the call from MW. Went the next day itself and audiotomed the QAs. Bass was noticeably lesser, but I loved how they sound. An hour later I was made the payment and brought them home
QA 3010 for the fronts and QA 3090c powered by Denon AVR X540 BT.

Currently breaking in the speakers. I have wall mounted them with QA brackets (quite expensive, 5600 a pair)

Next on the shopping list is a matching sub. I decided to ditch 12" and go for a 10" sub. Currently considering the Yamaha YST-SW216 and the Polk PS110. Any suggestions on where I can find the Yamaha sub in Bangalore? HTstore don't have them in stock.

Once again, thank to everyone who have their valuable inputs that helped in the purchase.

Cheers!

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[bsridharmail]

Hi Sanish,

How are QA speakers? How much you paid? I thought of buying Taga harmony se package. Other folks suggested to go with bookshelf speakers as my room (14X10) is small. I am considering dali zensor 1 or QA 3010 and QA center with BIC Pl 200.

Have u bought sub?