Post your latest AV purchase(s)......

[avidyarthy]

My latest purchase is a used KEF Q90 floorstanding speakers. Picked them up from craiglist for $175.
Paired them up with my Sure Electronics T-Amp and they are singing quite well! Definitely an upgrade over the Wharfedale 8.2s :clapping:

Get hold of the single driver full range speakers. You could get a fantastic choice in the used markets out there.

 

[abhi_jollyguy]

Here are some of my recent purchase:

 

[vivek.saikia]

Get hold of the single driver full range speakers. You could get a fantastic choice in the used markets out there.

I was interested in single driver speakers but didn't got any deals within my budget so settled down upon the KEFs. They are very good speakers for the price paid though.
In the long term, I am planning to get hold of a good turntable.

Sorry, for the chit chat in this focused section.

 

[vktyagi]

Re: HT5400 bought from amazon usa

just bought my HT5400
Hello Gurus,
I just bought a Onkyo HT 5400 , It is a 7.1 setup weighing almost 36 K.g.

i got it for 378 US dollars, which is a great deal, 1/3rd price of india.

I have my cousin and family coming to india.

option A

can they open the box and put 2 speakers each in their bags
Also AVR in other bag.
there are 4 to 5 people coming , at different times within a month or three months.

Get the woofer packed ( please suggest the packing of woofer)

or

option B

should they not open the box and bring the original bill invoice of amazon , which clearly states the price in us dollar , it is 378 dollars.

according to me , they should not charge any custom duty as it is valued less than 25000/- actually less than 20000/-Rs. 18350 to be precise.

I shall be obliged if u can throw some light .

according to me if they open the packing and carry units in different luggage bags, i can save custom duty ,

or is option B advisable.

they are coming to india in different dates, 1 or 2 people at a time.

in total they may have 8 units of luggage to carry with them.

I am a newbie , this is my 1st home theatre.

what shall be the custom duty , if applicable.

thank u and regards.

Goods covered under one invoice must be carried together. Item not accompanied by invoice should not be carried. I assume all items are explicitly mentioned in the invoice(s)

 

[mvb]

hi to all in the group.

I am from Mumbai and joined this group today only. I have been searching for a good entry level HT system and now am here. I have almost finalised ONKYO HTS 3400. I already have WD TD Live which I think will go in sync with this unit. Any idea what is the price of 3400 in Dubai or Muscat? Your valuable suggestions are most welcome. I was thinking to buy SONY HT system first then now ONKYO. Is my decision right?

 

[vivek.saikia]

Please find below my current source of audio pleasure:

My latest purchase KEF Q90. Got it used for $175






My tiny friend. I think I will never part with it......:licklips:


My very humble listening room........

 

[Kittu]

Vivek bhai in Phoren exploring his audio nirvana.:clapping: Congratulations.

Listening room is too humble , I say.

 

[spirovious]

Congrats Vivek,enjoy...!

 

[sivakuru]

Vivek:

Those speakers are humongous. Can tell that with the lava lamp you have on top of those speakers. Congrats and Enjoy!!.

 

[vivek.saikia]

Vivek bhai in Phoren exploring his audio nirvana.:clapping: Congratulations.

Listening room is too humble , I say.

Thanks Kittu. I am happy that I joined HiFiVision or else I would have wasted my "Phoren" trips in buying souvenir like I did in my previous trips. But not this time!!
I have an insane AV shopping list in my mind which I will have to hide from my wifey, for the time being. hyeah:

Congrats Vivek,enjoy...!

Thanks spirovious. Yes, I surely will!

Vivek:

Those speakers are humongous. Can tell that with the lava lamp you have on top of those speakers. Congrats and Enjoy!!.

Yes indeed, they are quite huge. The mid and bass drivers are both 8 inchers, but the T-amp never fails to amaze me by the way it pushes these drivers. Who needs a subwoofer??

 

[denom]

Hi Vivek,

Thanks for posting pics of the speakers :licklips: Hope you can pair them with a good DAC & Amp Soon Good Deal you got them for

Best Wishes

 

[vraned]

After months of research (and ending up even more confused), I finally bought a part of Kef Q300s yesterday from ProFx Bangalore. Spent a few hours auditioning the Q100s, Polk Audio and Monitor BX2s. The Q300s sounded the best to my ears (best judge). I had concerns pairing it with my new Onkyo AVR NR 609 (due to the supposed brightness of the amps) but I "hear" no problem. It sounds incredible. Have just used it in a 2.0 (stereo) mode, and not in a 5.1 setup, which I plan to over the weekend.

As they say - this is a bottomless pit. I upgraded my amp from my Yamaha to the 609, then found myself needing a new pair of fronts. Now that I have the Kef, I feel the need for a nicer (simpler) AV rack in the room. I hope my wife is not on this forum. ;-)

Will update again after spending more time with the new darlings.

 

[techgadgets4379]

After months of research (and ending up even more confused), I finally bought a part of Kef Q300s yesterday from ProFx Bangalore. Spent a few hours auditioning the Q100s, Polk Audio and Monitor BX2s. The Q300s sounded the best to my ears (best judge). I had concerns pairing it with my new Onkyo AVR NR 609 (due to the supposed brightness of the amps) but I "hear" no problem. It sounds incredible. Have just used it in a 2.0 (stereo) mode, and not in a 5.1 setup, which I plan to over the weekend.

As they say - this is a bottomless pit. I upgraded my amp from my Yamaha to the 609, then found myself needing a new pair of fronts. Now that I have the Kef, I feel the need for a nicer (simpler) AV rack in the room. I hope my wife is not on this forum. ;-)

Will update again after spending more time with the new darlings.

Congrats on the new set of speakers, can you tell me how much did you pay for them?

 

[sivakuru]

^vraned:

Yeah me too interested in the pricing. I am going for an audition tomorrow. Might end of buying if impressed with it. Thank you.

 

[vraned]

MRP is Rs31K, and I got a 15% discount (they usually offer 10%) as my friend knew one of those guys.

Enjoy the audition, and check out the Polk Audio RTi A1 series. Although I'm not a big fan of polk, this one surprised me (and is way cheaper too).

 

[anm]

got a alix3d board with voyage Os/ mpd pre-installed. Listening to music via it. Actually got it a while back (in april) but since I was shifting at that time, I today got it out and plugged it in.
It was VERY easy to get it up and running. Just plug in network cable, usb drive, usb dac (hrt streamer II) and it starts playing music via remote client.

Will post impressions on how good/ bad it is.

 

[jk_chaos]

Got the ONKYO HTS3400 yesterday, and man this is a decent HT system!! It has enough power to shake my whole room. Will post the pics soon..

 

[spirovious]

Got the ONKYO HTS3400 yesterday, and man this is a decent HT system!! It has enough power to shake my whole room. Will post the pics soon..

I felt the same.Its powerful system for 10 X 12ft room-
http://www.hifivision.com/av-lounge/16258-post-your-av-audition-demo-here-2.html

Congrats.:clapping:

 

[Imrahn]

Got the ONKYO HTS3400 yesterday, and man this is a decent HT system!! It has enough power to shake my whole room. Will post the pics soon..

Gratz bro....where did u get it and what was the final price?

Regards

 

[jk_chaos]

From hifidemoroom, paid 26k for the unit.. i know its a bit higher compared to others but didnt wana go for a dealer from outside..