NAD or Marantz

[poppy]

This is my second thread on this topic as i had not received any reply i am posting this again pl need suggestions as i am new to this forum and on subject..I am looking for HT setup in my living room.
Living room area:294 sqft. The screen wall or area (where I want to set up)11 ft in width. Distance between front and rear wall is 14.3ft.
Budget for system approx 1L .projector and screen extra.(Benq 1070)

Looking for 5.1/7.1.I had seen NAD with Psb alfa speakers like the sound but not aware how it would be.some one suggested me to go for Marantz SR 5008 or yamaha RXV 475 along with wharfedal daimond.
Pl suggest the better option between two or some other options.

 

[shanmune]

This is my second thread on this topic as i had not received any reply i am posting this again pl need suggestions as i am new to this forum and on subject..I am looking for HT setup in my living room.
Living room area:294 sqft. The screen wall or area (where I want to set up)11 ft in width. Distance between front and rear wall is 14.3ft.
Budget for system approx 1L .projector and screen extra.(Benq 1070)

Looking for 5.1/7.1.I had seen NAD with Psb alfa speakers like the sound but not aware how it would be.some one suggested me to go for Marantz SR 5008 or yamaha RXV 475 along with wharfedal daimond.
Pl suggest the better option between two or some other options.

For HT, you have lots of options. Before that, if you can quote what your budget is, then it would be easy for giving suggestions.
Let me put what I know and each brand has it's own pros/cons:-
1. NAD AV receivers are very good, but with minimal features. The other problem is that they are very costly (and that too with less features) compared to Yamaha or Marantz.
2. Having said that, I have compared NAD (T757) and Yamaha (RX-V671). I found T757 to be slightly better than RX-671 for HT, but far better when it comes to Stereo. Someone would say why buy an AVR for stereo. If that is what you also believe in, than NAD is not an option for you.
3. Marantz SR5008 is a good AVR and it has a balance between performance and features.
4. Yamaha also has good AVRs, but I am not convinced very much with their RX-V series (this is as per my hearing preference, but it doesn't mean they are bad). Their Aventage models (RX-A series) are good (especially RX-A2020 and above). RX-A2000 series and above have got good reviews.
What I found is that Yamaha has better service/support network (along with Onkyo).

Confused ??? Nothing to worry. Follow these simple steps :-
1. Have a budget in mind and make sure you have a variance of +/- 10% of that.
2. Audition NAD AV receiver, Marantz SR5008 and Yamaha RX-A2000 (series). See what you like the most.
3. Just don't rush. Take your own time to audition various models/brands and decide.
4. You will get N number of suggestions from many guys (including me) and you will see each one recommending the brand/model based on their personal preference. I can recommend brand "X", but that brand may not be actually suiting to your taste. Nothing wrong in it, but get to know their experience and use that while making your own final decision.
Key thing is - just audition and select the one which sounds good to your ears.

 

[Acuity]

With a budget of Rs 1 Lakh for a 5.1 system including a receiver, you could look at this combination from HiFimart:

Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 Home Theatre 5.1 Package + AV Receiver

Variations:
- If you are open to spending some more now or on a later date, you could go for floor standers like Yamaha Diamond 10.4 instead of the bookshelf 10.2 and skip the surrounds (or Sub) for now, you can add the surrounds (or Sub) later too. Floorstanders will give you a better sound reproduction than the bookshelf speakers.

- You could go for either Marantz or Yamaha instead of the Denon receiver. Both those brands go well with Wharfedale IMHO.

NAD is only slightly better, but much costlier than the receivers mentioned above and is also low on features.

But like Shanmune said you must audition. The forum can only give you pointers. Mumbai is a good place to be in for auditioning stuff.

 

[afj]

youre not going to get a setup with a nad in it for your budget. you should look at amps like yamaha, denon etc. as for speakers the wharfedale diamonds are very good in that price range

 

[poppy]

For HT, you have lots of options. Before that, if you can quote what your budget is, then it would be easy for giving suggestions.
Let me put what I know and each brand has it's own pros/cons:-
1. NAD AV receivers are very good, but with minimal features. The other problem is that they are very costly (and that too with less features) compared to Yamaha or Marantz.
2. Having said that, I have compared NAD (T757) and Yamaha (RX-V671). I found T757 to be slightly better than RX-671 for HT, but far better when it comes to Stereo. Someone would say why buy an AVR for stereo. If that is what you also believe in, than NAD is not an option for you.
3. Marantz SR5008 is a good AVR and it has a balance between performance and features.
4. Yamaha also has good AVRs, but I am not convinced very much with their RX-V series (this is as per my hearing preference, but it doesn't mean they are bad). Their Aventage models (RX-A series) are good (especially RX-A2020 and above). RX-A2000 series and above have got good reviews.
What I found is that Yamaha has better service/support network (along with Onkyo).








Confused ??? Nothing to worry. Follow these simple steps :-


1. Have a budget in mind and make sure you have a variance of +/- 10% of that.
2. Audition NAD AV receiver, Marantz SR5008 and Yamaha RX-A2000 (series). See what you like the most.
3. Just don't rush. Take your own time to audition various models/brands and decide.
4. You will get N number of suggestions from many guys (including me) and you will see each one recommending the brand/model based on their personal preference. I can recommend brand "X", but that brand may not be actually suiting to your taste. Nothing
wrong in it, but get to know their experience and use that while making your own final


decision.
Key thing is - just audition and select the one which sounds good to your ears.

Thanks chief as i had mentioned my budget is around 1 to. 1.30 Lakh for AV and speakers. I had auditioned the NAD T748 along with Viso 2030.i like the sound but it'snot floorstend . So the dealer suggested me to go with Psb Alfa or imagine series yet to test.and package cost falls in 1.4 to 1.9 Lakh.
meanwhile I tested wharfedale daimond 10.4 but I was not impressed with sound so they sshowed me Daimond 155 which I liked but again with Marantz sr 5008 it falls in to the same price category. 10 to 15k less.
so I am confused which one to go as mentioned NAD is without any frills and Marantz , Denon, Yamaha comes with Airplay , Internet radio and other stuff. Is there any other good options in little less price around 1.3 Lakh (AV +spekers 5.1) but sound good.
Pl suggest.

 

[poppy]

Thanks chief as i had mentioned my budget is around 1 to. 1.30 Lakh for AV and speakers. I had auditioned the NAD T748 along with Viso 2030.i like the sound but it'snot floorstend . So the dealer suggested me to go with Psb Alfa or imagine series yet to test.and package cost falls in 1.4 to 1.9 Lakh.
meanwhile I tested wharfedale daimond 10.4 but I was not impressed with sound so they sshowed me Daimond 155 which I liked but again with Marantz sr 5008 it falls in to the same price category. 10 to 15k less.
so I am confused which one to go as mentioned NAD is without any frills and Marantz , Denon, Yamaha comes with Airplay , Internet radio and other stuff. Is there any other good options in little less price around 1.3 Lakh (AV +spekers 5.1) but sound good.
Pl suggest.

 

[afj]

if youre taking a sub, then you dont really need floorstanders. imo, esp if youre not into music, forget about the nad. you can go with a set of speakers that are better than the wharfedales. the kef q series comes to mind. and pair it with an amp the likes of yamaha, denon, onkyo or even marantz

 

[GeorgeO]

Network player is a good feature that allows you to access music.

 

[shanmune]

Thanks chief as i had mentioned my budget is around 1 to. 1.30 Lakh for AV and speakers. I had auditioned the NAD T748 along with Viso 2030.i like the sound but it'snot floorstend . So the dealer suggested me to go with Psb Alfa or imagine series yet to test.and package cost falls in 1.4 to 1.9 Lakh.
meanwhile I tested wharfedale daimond 10.4 but I was not impressed with sound so they sshowed me Daimond 155 which I liked but again with Marantz sr 5008 it falls in to the same price category. 10 to 15k less.
so I am confused which one to go as mentioned NAD is without any frills and Marantz , Denon, Yamaha comes with Airplay , Internet radio and other stuff. Is there any other good options in little less price around 1.3 Lakh (AV +spekers 5.1) but sound good.
Pl suggest.

Since your priority is for movies, I would suggest to avoid NAD AVR (due to it's high cost with lesser features). Also as "afj" suggested, you can stick with bookshelf speakers for your room size. Of course you need a very good subwoofer for an ultimate movie experience.

Assuming you have a budget of max 1.3L, here are my suggestions :-

Alternative#1:- STICK WITH 3.1 setup to start with.
option1- Marantz-SR5008 + KEF Q300 (Front/Left) + KEF Q200c (Center)
OPtion2- Marantz-SR5008 + PSB Image B5 (Front/Left) + PSB Image C5 (Center)
Option3- Marantz-SR5008 + PSB Alpha B1 (Front/Left) + PSB Alpha C1
Option4- Yamaha-RX-V475 + PSB Image B5 (Front/Left) + PSB Image C5 (Center)
Option5- Yamaha RX-V475 + KEF Q100 (Front/Left) + KEF Q200c (Center)
Option6-Yamaha-RX-475 + PSB Alpha B1 (Front/Left) + PSB Alpha C1

The above options are roughly arranged in the order of decreasing price. OPtion#1 should be costing more (close to 1.1L) and option#6 should be costing the least (around 70k).

See if you can audition the above options, but Marantz SR5008 costs more than Yamaha RX-V475. Again, based on audition, choose between SR5008 and Yamaha RX-V475 (though the former is slightly more powerful than the latter, but that doesn't make any difference).

If you can save some money, then you can invest in the best subwoofers. Say, you can buy the best SVS PB-1000 for close to 50k (no doubt about it's capabilities).


Alternative#2:- 5.1 setup
- This may cost more and it will be a tight on your budget. You may end up compromising on the components and end up buying an average setup.

So you take time to decide between alternative#1 and alternative#2. I would suggest to take alternative#1 to start with and you can upgrade to a complete surround setup in future.

[NOTE: If you still feel NAD T748 as the one sounding good for your ears, then better you stick with it.]

 

[poppy]

Since your priority is for movies, I would suggest to avoid NAD AVR (due to it's high cost with lesser features). Also as "afj" suggested, you can stick with bookshelf speakers for your room size. Of course you need a very good subwoofer for an ultimate movie experience.

Assuming you have a budget of max 1.3L, here are my suggestions :-

Alternative#1:- STICK WITH 3.1 setup to start with.
option1- Marantz-SR5008 + KEF Q300 (Front/Left) + KEF Q200c (Center)
OPtion2- Marantz-SR5008 + PSB Image B5 (Front/Left) + PSB Image C5 (Center)
Option3- Marantz-SR5008 + PSB Alpha B1 (Front/Left) + PSB Alpha C1
Option4- Yamaha-RX-V475 + PSB Image B5 (Front/Left) + PSB Image C5 (Center)
Option5- Yamaha RX-V475 + KEF Q100 (Front/Left) + KEF Q200c (Center)
Option6-Yamaha-RX-475 + PSB Alpha B1 (Front/Left) + PSB Alpha C1

The above options are roughly arranged in the order of decreasing price. OPtion#1 should be costing more (close to 1.1L) and option#6 should be costing the least (around 70k).

See if you can audition the above options, but Marantz SR5008 costs more than Yamaha RX-V475. Again, based on audition, choose between SR5008 and Yamaha RX-V475 (though the former is slightly more powerful than the latter, but that doesn't make any difference).

If you can save some money, then you can invest in the best subwoofers. Say, you can buy the best SVS PB-1000 for close to 50k (no doubt about it's capabilities).


Alternative#2:- 5.1 setup
- This may cost more and it will be a tight on your budget. You may end up compromising on the components and end up buying an average setup.

So you take time to decide between alternative#1 and alternative#2. I would suggest to take alternative#1 to start with and you can upgrade to a complete surround setup in future.

[NOTE: If you still feel NAD T748 as the one sounding good for your ears, then better you stick with it.]

Thanks chief for helping me with a wonderful suggestions.i would really appreciate if u can give me some more info on option 2 similar to option 1.I wanted to go at oneshot. 5.1 and more on good sound .priority 60/40. (Sound/movie).I am ready to spend some more (approx 30k) on my budget of 1.3Lakh.if I get the good .Once again thanks for valuable suggestions.

 

[poppy]

Thanks chief for helping me with a wonderful suggestions.i would really appreciate if u can give me some more info on option 2 similar to option 1.I wanted to go at oneshot. 5.1 and more on good sound .priority 60/40. (Sound/movie).I am ready to spend some more (approx 30k) on my budget of 1.3Lakh.if I get the good .Once again thanks for valuable suggestions.

 

[shanmune]

Thanks chief for helping me with a wonderful suggestions.i would really appreciate if u can give me some more info on option 2 similar to option 1.I wanted to go at oneshot. 5.1 and more on good sound .priority 60/40. (Sound/movie).I am ready to spend some more (approx 30k) on my budget of 1.3Lakh.if I get the good .Once again thanks for valuable suggestions.

In alternative#2, you just need to add to pick up one of the options listed under alternative#1 and additionally add two surround speakers. My personal opinion is that one can just go with ordinary/cheap decent speakers. There is one (bipolar surround speakers) for sale in the "sale by owner" section. You can check that. You can also check for models in hifimart.com. You can add surround speakers anytime.