[WTB] - Home Theater for 30k

[Sidz]

Hi All,

I have read through many posts for my HT i want to buy and was convinced to buy Onkyo S3500 but I am little confused and many reputed members have suggested to buy separate and be future proof. I am not sure about the future whether I would invest any more money after buying once.

My requirements are as follows:

1. I need it mainly for Movies. Say 80% and rest for Music.
2. I want it to connect it with my WDTV Live
3. Connect with my Tata Sky HD+
4. My room dimensions are 12 x 14
5. Would love to have connectivity with my iPad2 and iPhone4S. ( not a big factor)

Budget - 30k - 35k

I would also love to know place(s) to buy in Delhi for the suggestions.

Thanks in Advance.

 

[baijuxavior]

For your current use, Onkyo 3500 is enough. You can also look for other models like Yamaha YHT 298 or Denon 1312XP.

 

[just4kix]

Separates are better only because you pick and choose specialists. But a separates system is also costly. One must weigh the pros and cons:

- An HTiB is everything in one go. HTiB like Onkyo 3500, Yamaha YHT-298, Denon 1312xp, and similar give some of the benefits of a separates system such as a dedicated AVR.
- With separates one has to pick and choose items, audition them. The final coutcome is definitely better but will be at least twice as costly.
- HTiBs ase mentioned above can easily suffice a small room (less than 15x10)
- Quality is not about buying the best - quality means comformace to requirements. You should not take a Delsey briefcase to shop and store vegetables and groceries and neither should you use a plastic carry-bag to carry your documents and stuff to office.

 

[devilwearsprada]

The above systems can be found at Denon Studio/Onkyo Showroom at MGF, Gurgaon.
Also, you could visit Bass N Treble at Ghitorni and take a look.

 

[Sidz]

just took a demo of 3500 today and was satisfied. I am planning a visit to MGF soon and will update my experience of Denon and 4505.

I am not sure for Yamaha but I hope to take a demo for it too.

 

[asmarttechie]

if u are happy with 3500, I feel u should look out even 4505 .. it's a newer, better system also with an active subwoofer..

the price difference is also very less..

 

[Rupam]

just took a demo of 3500 today and was satisfied. I am planning a visit to MGF soon and will update my experience of Denon and 4505.

I am not sure for Yamaha but I hope to take a demo for it too.

I also request you to demo Onkyo 4505. Its slightly costly but you get a lot of features which will be handy.

 

[Sidz]

Thanks everybody. Finally bought 4505 for 32k. Totally satisfied with Demo. Installation is to be done tomorrow.

 

[devilwearsprada]

Where did you get it from?
Some Freebies?

 

[Sidz]

Got it from Onkyo Showroom in CR Park. Owner is a nice guy and the Rahul who showed me demo was very helpful and had good knowledge.

 

[devilwearsprada]

Great, Congratulations and welcome to the Onkyo Family.

 

[Sidz]

Thanks.

I have 1 more question. Should i buy a UPS or a stabilizer for my HT?

I stay in Indirapuram and electricity is a big concern here. Frequent light cuts and many times electricity is run on back up from diesel generators.

Thanks in Advance

 

[just4kix]

Buy a home inverter/UPS. Stabilizer is recommended if the voltage fluctuation is very frequent.