Recommendations for my setup?

[jimmy8]

Hello guys, can you please recommend a home theater system for my current setup. I have a -

LG 47 LED
Sony PS3
Tata Sky HD Plus set top box
No BD or DVD player (since I use PS3)

Approx 800 sq ft living room, but sitting area with the TV is 400 sq ft and rest is dining.

My budget is around Rs.45K but I can go for even 20K if suitable. I will mostly be using it for movies with a little bit of gaming and watching sports on home theater.

I have demo'ed and narrowed down on the following systems, but am still confused and can't make up my mind-

Denon dht 1312xp - Rs.35k
Onkyo HT-S3400 - Rs.28k
Onkyo HTX-22HDX - Rs.22k
Boston Acoustics TVee 30 soundbar - Rs.30k

I'm inclined towards denon 1312 since that has a powered woofer but the onkyo S3400 is more popular and highly recommended on websites.

The only reason I have included onkyo HTX-22HDX and boston acoustics TVee 30 soundbar is because they provide me with a clutter free home theater system. No wires hanging here and there with simple setup and use. Ideally I would like wireless speakers but I just can't get them in my budget for these brands. TVee 30 sounbar has bluetooh sync with my iphone so I can play music wirelessly which is great.

Also, one of my consideration is a one press on and off button for TV and home theater. I hate using multiple remotes everytime to switch on TV.

Also, I'm not sure if I should go for a high end Sony or Samsung (with wireless speakers, wifi, etc.) rather than go for a low end denon or onkyo.

I'm totally confused!!

 

[jimmy8]

no responses?

 

[baijuxavior]

I would suggest the Denon/Onkyo/Yamah HTIBs. But with 45K budget you can even consider a Denon 1312/1612 or Yamaha 371/471 AVR and a 5.1 speaker system like the JBL 300 or the Boston Acoustics Soundware. I haven't auditioned any of these combo, but no doubt this will be much better than the HTIB route.

Also consider this offer from HFMart - Wharfedale Moviestar 100 5.1 Speakers + Yamaha RXV 371 AV Receiver Home Theatre Package

For the remote control menace, what you need is a Universal Remote control like the Logitech Hamony 525 which I am using.

 

[musicbee]

+1 for Onkyo HTIB. Been using one and no complaints whatsoever.

 

[Flash]

In a 800 sq feet living room with your listening position at 400 sq feet away

That is huge ... None of the above mentioned products you mentioned will suffice. I am being blunt but facts are facts.

Guys lets be realistic lets put some points below

800 sq feet room that is something like a 20 feet x 40 feet room with the listening position at something like 20 x 20.(hypothetical since the OP has not given exact room dimensions)
Whiich subwoofer of the ones mentioned above will be able to produce any amount of bass in such a large area. and satellites front / center / surrounds. lets not even get there. If the room is a longish room if the sitting position is something like 25 feet or 30 feet away.
The problem will be further amplified

 

[pupupuchi28]

Just keep in mind the 200sqft living room. The speakers need to fill the room (displace lot of air) and not 'tickle' your ears with 'tuk tuk' sound

 

[Flash]

Jimmy,
I've got serious recommendation.. Swap homes with me. hyeah:hyeah:
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[musicbee]

I'm using Onkyo HTIB in a 18 x 20 feet bedroom and its pretty loud. I usually max out at 45 and it goes all the way to 75. And I use it for "normal" TV too with Tata Sky.

PS - Not sure there exist any other options for a max budget of 45K and a preferred budget of 20K.

 

[Flash]

I'm using Onkyo HTIB in a 18 x 20 feet bedroom and its pretty loud. I usually max out at 45 and it goes all the way to 75. And I use it for "normal" TV too with Tata Sky.

PS - Not sure there exist any other options for a max budget of 45K and a preferred budget of 20K.

Nice. I just did not think that the Onkyo would be able to do justice in large room. However considering the entire dimensions of the FM's room is 800 sq feet. i do forsee a problem even though the listening area is 400 sq feet.

However yes considering the Budget, there are very limited options.

 

[jimmy8]

Thanks guys for all your recommendations. I bot a Denon 1312 HTIB finally for 31k! It sounds great even though I have a large living room...but I need to keep the volume level above 80% for the theater effect...I'm quite satisfied with my purchase for the price I paid. Thanks again.

 

[Flash]

Thanks guys for all your recommendations. I bot a Denon 1312 HTIB finally for 31k! It sounds great even though I have a large living room...but I need to keep the volume level above 80% for the theater effect...I'm quite satisfied with my purchase for the price I paid. Thanks again.

Congrats Jimmy,
Enjoy your new setup .. However refrain from taking the volume levels too high, the amp will start clipping which is a recipe for disaster