Home Theatre : Budget 2.5 Lakhs

mridul,
No problems with the discussions mate:
1. Marantz SR7002 - I didn't say that this amp was bad. I was saying that THX certification on a product doesnt necessarily mean better. I am very sure SR7002 is a very good amp, as I find its less costlier brothers themselves perform very well. Infact thats why I recommended SR5002
2. Regarding Onkyo, your opinion that they are not great seems to be similar to mine. But, however they are not that bad and movies are its forte. So, if somebody is inclined on movies I am sure they will be more satisfied with Onkyo. Also, regarding the number of options they give they stay ahead of the game.
3. Regarding B&W 685 - I am not sure why you say that they are out of his budget. Your recommendation of Q-Acoustics for 75k with Marantz SR7002 for 75k costs him 150k. While my recommendation of Marantz SR5002 for around 40k and B&W for 1lakh, will cost him only 140k, less than yours. Also, Q-Acoustics 1010i costs 100pounds RRP while Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 costs 180pounds and they are both priced the same in India. Why is this the case.
Regarding B&W sounding not so good because of some bass issue you are talking about I would say that atleast this is not what all the internet forums seems to say. Given that I havent heard these I can't comment further.
But, one thing I am finding common is that Q-Acoustics are known to be midrange heavy - the 25-500Hz you are talking about. If I understand home theatre setups a bit, I would prefer a less midrange heavy something stronger in the highs as well for the setup. Primarily because the centre takes the most of the load in the midrange dialogues and the lower end goes to sub, so the highs are the main for the front and rears. Also, understand that there are more than mids and highs. We need to talk about how it can show details , ambience, imaging and soundstaging.