The Home Theater thread

bigman · 20th October 2005, 23:22

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Originally Posted by RX135

Thanks! Any thoughts over,

a) Which HTiB? I would say Sony, but anything better than that?
b) About custom made system, Which AV receiver and which speakers? (In order of your preference)

(Got any nice reference material for reading? )

I used to think Sony (I have a Sony HTiB connected to a Pioneer DVD636 player), but I tried a Yamaha HTib set up and it the sound was way better than my Sony and the others I tried in the shop.

If going down the seperates route I would go for a Yamaha AV amp.

devarshi84 · 21st October 2005, 01:36

you can get a panasonic mini hi-fi fully blown out at that price if you wanna stay with the market trend.

I will suggest a hi-fi as it is good for listening to music and also plays movies well. you said you are a common music lover hence a good home theatre system will be an overkill.

hence look for a good mini hi-fi from panasonic, sony(aiwa included)

though I was not impressed by the quality of sound in Aiwa.

pranil · 21st October 2005, 06:12

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

There is a JBL HTiB called the Xcite. FOr under 20K. WIth a built in amp. As far as I know it's the only serious sound solution in that range. you could take a look at www.fxaudio.com

Just to make it clear, I'm only suggesting it, because it's the only one in a low range (with an amp) and it sounds very decent for the money. Not because it's a JBL lol.

Unfortunately although the sound is good the re,ote is horible. Should be much better at that price.

navin · 21st October 2005, 09:57

I would look at Yamaha, JBL and Sonodyn.e I was surprised by the sound from their little genie but i have no idea baout costs besides Anandiya is a wonderful kid.

Sam Kapasi · 21st October 2005, 10:45

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Originally Posted by pranil

Unfortunately although the sound is good the re,ote is horible. Should be much better at that price.

The what? Remote? oh lol, it's a credit card sized normal remote with all the functions...

Rudra Sen · 21st October 2005, 11:23

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Originally Posted by navin

besides Anandiya is a wonderful kid.

Navin, bong names are complicated. It's Anindya (pronounced Anindo)

navin · 21st October 2005, 12:09

Sorry I mis spelt it and as far as pronouncing names go when i first landed here someone called my mom and i took the call. He told me to tell her a Mr Shaw called. Which I dutifully did. Took her a while to figure out it was Mr. Shah.

Sam Kapasi · 21st October 2005, 15:17

YAYA and a bong would call you Nobeen. Nobeen Odd-bally

navin · 21st October 2005, 15:19

Thank you "Som Ko-Phasi" (does not "Phasi" mean "hang")? :-) LOL

shuvc · 21st October 2005, 18:18

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Originally Posted by navin

Thank you "Som Ko-Phasi" (does not "Phasi" mean "hang")? :-) LOL

Right you are !

Btw, wouldn't it sound like that if a 45rpm record was played at 33speed ?

RX135 · 21st October 2005, 18:23

Note for myself : Next week, hunt down the dealers of Yamaha, JBL (FxAudio?), Sonodyne in Pune. No idea about Keif.

Thanks guys!

No for hi-fi system, since I can get all that in a home theater and extra. (Am I right?)

Samurai · 21st October 2005, 18:28

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Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I wanted to be a good boy and went for the Philips HT at 16000. I felt it fits my bill for movies. Actually it sounded better than it's bigger brother.

Still, you saved lots of money dude. My Yamaha SW315 woofer itself cost me 22K, the Yamaha RX1400 A/V Receiver cost me 42K, rest of the 7 speakers and cables I got from USA for $1000. Then I see somebody being very happy with 16K setup...

Rudra Sen · 21st October 2005, 18:32

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Originally Posted by RX135

No for hi-fi system, since I can get all that in a home theater and extra. (Am I right?)

Is it? I'm not too sure about that. I thought a 2 channel system is better when it comes to audio.

My mistake? Lack of knowledge? Audio gurus..please help this old man!!

satish_appasani · 21st October 2005, 18:36

RX135, Hometheater is no good for listening to music.

It's better you decide before you buy whether your priority is music or movies.

satish_appasani · 21st October 2005, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Still, you saved lots of money dude. My Yamaha SW315 woofer itself cost me 22K, the Yamaha RX1400 A/V Receiver cost me 42K, rest of the 7 speakers and cables I got from USA for $1000. Then I see somebody being very happy with 16K setup...

I had this feeling that a bad acoustic room can bring down the quality of a great home theater. I am not yet there to have a good acoustic media room for myself.

I have a cousin whose Dad is rich enough to afford a huge media room. Poor guy, he bought all the stuff but doesn't understand the diff between Dolby surround and stereo. He watches all the movies in Stereo mode.

21st October 2005, 01:36	#92
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	you can get a panasonic mini hi-fi fully blown out at that price if you wanna stay with the market trend. I will suggest a hi-fi as it is good for listening to music and also plays movies well. you said you are a common music lover hence a good home theatre system will be an overkill. hence look for a good mini hi-fi from panasonic, sony(aiwa included) though I was not impressed by the quality of sound in Aiwa.
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navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,409 Thanked: 9,680 Times	I would look at Yamaha, JBL and Sonodyn.e I was surprised by the sound from their little genie but i have no idea baout costs besides Anandiya is a wonderful kid.
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21st October 2005, 12:09	#97
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,409 Thanked: 9,680 Times	Sorry I mis spelt it and as far as pronouncing names go when i first landed here someone called my mom and i took the call. He told me to tell her a Mr Shaw called. Which I dutifully did. Took her a while to figure out it was Mr. Shah.
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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,460 Times View My Garage	YAYA and a bong would call you Nobeen. Nobeen Odd-bally
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navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,409 Thanked: 9,680 Times	Thank you "Som Ko-Phasi" (does not "Phasi" mean "hang")? :-) LOL
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RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	Note for myself : Next week, hunt down the dealers of Yamaha, JBL (FxAudio?), Sonodyne in Pune. No idea about Keif. Thanks guys! No for hi-fi system, since I can get all that in a home theater and extra. (Am I right?)
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satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	RX135, Hometheater is no good for listening to music. It's better you decide before you buy whether your priority is music or movies.
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