Suggestion on building right HT System

[GouravSharma]

Dear Friends,

I am new to this group and have read many threads on HT systems. Now I am totally in a confused state with huge deal of information flowing over my head!!

After reading various threads, I have at least decided to build/assemble my HT system on my own rather than going for a complete bundle. My requirement is 50% Music and 50% Movies. I have purchased a flat and plan is to setup this HT in my hall (size 14*12) which extends towards dining area in length (size 13*12).

As music for me is of higher importance, I have decided to go for following configuration.

AV Receiver :- Marantz or Yamaha

For speakers, as of now will go for two floor standing or Bookshelf and later add rest of the speakers.

Speakers:-
- Dali zensor (Read a lot of positive reviews)
- Boston Accoustics (Auditioned)
- Wharfdale (Read a lot of positive reviews)
- Tannoy (Read a lot of positive reviews)
- Jamo (Auditioned)

Now starts the confusion .

Confusion 1:- I am planning to buy AVR from US as I see the price difference is somewhere around 15 to 16K for the same model in India. Till now shortlisted Marantz NR1504 and Yamaha RX-V475 BUT, when I looked at the power rating, I am not sure if this will be sufficient to drive the FS speakers. (will buy a step down tnsfmr. to convert 220 to 120 volt)

Confusion 2:- As per my room specs, what do you guys think about the type of speakers? I am not a big fan of bass but definitely like highs and lows in music and love to hear each instrument voice reaching my ears clearly. I currently own ATH-M50 headphones and this is sufficient to make me reach the nirvana state after few minutes of listening. So please suggest what speaker type will suit best and more importantly will the above mentioned AVR do justice to FS speakers?

Confusion 3:- Many people have suggested to buy a decent AVR and spend more on speakers. So what is point in spending more money on AVR (mentioned above). Rather can I not buy an AVR for 25-30K and spend more on speakers? How much will be the difference in terms of sound quality if buying an AVR for 30K versus buying say Marantz 1504 or may something like Marantz SR5008/9 (if used with same type of speakers). My point is, Is it really worth spending 50K+ on an AVR?

Please suggest.
BTW though I am in a confused state, the information shared here is really of great value and help..

Thanks
Gourav

 

[GouravSharma]

There is no reply till now. Can someone please help me with this?
I am travelling this weekend to US and want to take the decision based on the inputs here.

 

[efernand1]

Hi,

Apologies for the late response as I was busy with other personal engagements....Marantz / NAD / Cambridge Audio / Rotel / Arcam are professional well known brands for amps / AVRs..although their output may seem less...example 50w RMS..they can match side by side with proper continuous quality against a Yamaha which is supposedly rated at 100w RMS.

The key is to audition as many models / brands and make an informed decision. There are quite a lot of Home Theatre dealers in Bangalore and don't see why should you get something from abroad, carry the weight, deal with customs etc?

Reliance Digital was or rather is selling the Marantz NR 1504 + Boston Acounstic Soundware S 5.1 speakers + Blu Ray player as a package for some 55k....some forum members mentioned that this was still there in Hyderabad...dunno if still there in Bangalore...you can check....

Read the home theatre section for more ideas / suggestions, you can click on my user name for some old related posts...at the end of the day...it all depends on your budget and what appeals to you in performance...

 

[BOSS8055]

If you are inclined towards music a lot... At least marantaz if not more. Speakers go for FS to hear delicious music in stereo. Connect them only by a 12AWG speaker cable in the best interest of music. Buy the rest later. Look for a 7.1ch AVR if the difference is not significant. All the best.