Sony/Onkyo

[Nero9]

anyone experienced boston acoustics soundware xs 5.1 ?? is it powerful than onkyo ?

 

[just4kix]

anyone experienced boston acoustics soundware xs 5.1 ?? is it powerful than onkyo ?

"Power" should not be the sole crieterion. Check for:

- fidelity
- number of input connections
- outputs
- number of speaker connections and configurations possible
- 3D passthru capability
- HDMI 1.4 (with ARC)
- etc.

Not saying one is better than other.

 

[ukjeyaraj]

I have listened to BA soundware and own HT-S3400. Did not do A-B comparison. But any AVR combo with BA is going to cost more than Onkyo HT-S3400 and there is no notable difference in performance for the increased cost in AVR+BA combo. Only notable difference was the bass from subwoofer. However with right room acoustics and proper subwoofer placement, Onkyo(though passive) will be able to give similar performance. Go for AVR+BA combo, only if you have plans to dump BA in future for better speaker package or if you dont mind the extra cost but need a good looking tiny satellite speakers.

 

[Nero9]

thanks for the clarification. so onkyo 3500 is the winner let me go for an audition tomo might be in stock by now i guess and let u know my experience.

 

[Nero9]

I have listened to BA soundware and own HT-S3400. Did not do A-B comparison. But any AVR combo with BA is going to cost more than Onkyo HT-S3400 and there is no notable difference in performance for the increased cost in AVR+BA combo. Only notable difference was the bass from subwoofer. However with right room acoustics and proper subwoofer placement, Onkyo(though passive) will be able to give similar performance. Go for AVR+BA combo, only if you have plans to dump BA in future for better speaker package or if you dont mind the extra cost but need a good looking tiny satellite speakers.

am in india for a holiday. i ll go back to UK again in 3 months. i want a HTIB for my parents. i have plans to change everything after 2 years from now. so for 2 years onkyo ll be more than enough. ?

 

[just4kix]

am in india for a holiday. i ll go back to UK again in 3 months. i want a HTIB for my parents. i have plans to change everything after 2 years from now. so for 2 years onkyo ll be more than enough. ?

In that case, do not buy Onkyo. Buy an entry level HTiB like Philips or something that you will not regret to junk away.

 

[SumitB]

In the same boat. Is there any online store from where we can order the Onkyo 3500 or the 3400? There aren't available in my city and need to purchased elsewhere.

 

[ukjeyaraj]

am in india for a holiday. i ll go back to UK again in 3 months. i want a HTIB for my parents. i have plans to change everything after 2 years from now. so for 2 years onkyo ll be more than enough. ?

If the setup is for parents and if they will not be using multiple components, settle for a Sony/Philips HTiB (with blu-ray/dvd and bluray is not essential). Look for something less than Rs.20000 like

Buy Sony Home Theatre BDV-E290, Best Home Theatre Systems Price India - Infibeam.com (Blu-ray and Media play through USB)

Sony DAV-DZ340 5.1 Home Theatre System | Home Theatre | Flipkart.com (DVD and Media play through USB)

Buy Pioneer HTZ 373DVD Home Theatre System, Best Home Theatre Systems Price India - Infibeam.com (DVD and USB)

Dont forget to ensure it plays all region DVD discs

 

[just4kix]

If the setup is for parents and if they will not be using multiple components, settle for a Sony/Philips HTiB (with blu-ray/dvd and bluray is not essential). Look for something less than Rs.20000 like

Buy Sony Home Theatre BDV-E290, Best Home Theatre Systems Price India - Infibeam.com (Blu-ray and Media play through USB)

Sony DAV-DZ340 5.1 Home Theatre System | Home Theatre | Flipkart.com (DVD and Media play through USB)

Buy Pioneer HTZ 373DVD Home Theatre System, Best Home Theatre Systems Price India - Infibeam.com (DVD and USB)

Dont forget to ensure it plays all region DVD discs

I am saying, go for even cheaper than 15k.

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[prosenjit]

yes 10k sony models are good enough

 

[jaivelu]

In the same boat. Is there any online store from where we can order the Onkyo 3500 or the 3400? There aren't available in my city and need to purchased elsewhere.

Hi SumitB,

The Onkyo 3400 is available at Croma Online Store. Pls check it out.

Onkyo HTS 3400 Home Theatre online | Buy Onkyo HTS 3400 Home Theatre in India | Tata Croma

The Price is Rs. 27,000/-

There are only limited shipping options available. (i.e. There are not shipping to all places of India, but only to limited places). So, pls check that also.

 

[Nero9]

ok i ll buy a entry level sony HT & invest the the saved money in panasonic 50" UT50 model plasma.

 

[just4kix]

ok i ll buy a entry level sony HT & invest the the saved money in panasonic 50" UT50 model plasma.

Excellent thought. No point spending a lot for something you might junk later. Hmmm. Always state clear requirements, priorities, (however cruel) intentions, up front.

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[Nero9]

Excellent thought. No point spending a lot for something you might junk later. Hmmm. Always state clear requirements, priorities, (however cruel) intentions, up front.

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LOL.thanks for your time and help just4kix and prosenjit. :cheers: