>20K: ONKYO? Panasonic? SONY? Gigaworks?

kaykayshah · #1 9th August 2008, 11:19 PM

I am looking for a HT below 20k.

My Choices are:

ONKYO S3100

Panasonic PT550

SONY DDW685

All these models are priced at 19990/-

Other option I am also looking at is Gigaworks G500 5.1Ch 300wt RMS

What do you guys suggest?

SAMUEL · #2 10th August 2008, 12:16 AM

Hi Kaykay,

For 20K you can't go wrong with the Onkyo.
For the other two model's I don't have any idea.
I think sony has got an active subwoofer whereas the onkyo has passive.

Lets see other members viewpoints also...
Good Luck with your purchase.

Regards,
Sam

SAMUEL · #3 10th August 2008, 01:14 AM

Oh I forgot,

Welcome to the most Happening AV-HiFi Forum of India H*I*F*I*V*I*S*I*O*N

SAM

soundsgreat · #4 10th August 2008, 01:37 AM

Hi,

First off welcome to the forum ! have pleasant time here !

I also will say Onkyo is the safest bet among the shortlisted systems !! for the simple reason that only Onkyo has a dedicated AVR in this system compared to the others ! the Sony and Panasonic both have the DVD player and Amp crammed into a single unit and are not that great !! the Creative has the Amp built into the Sub so again that not the ideal choice !! One more reason is the supplied speakers with the Onkyo,Though not path breaking and phenomenal but is very decent and a tad bit better then the others !

So please check out !!

Regards.

kaykayshah · #5 10th August 2008, 01:56 AM

Sony too has a dedicated AV Receiver Check

HT-DDW685 : Home Theatre Component System : Home Theatre System : Sony India

This model of sony has two subwoofers! Thats because the satelites doesn't have it..

soundsgreat · #6 10th August 2008, 02:11 AM

Hi,

Ohh Yeah Missed that one !! my mistake

!!

But anyhow the suggestion remains the same !! coz some of the Sony entry level AVR's sounds mediocre and lacks the stuff !

Regards.

vj_box · #7 11th August 2008, 11:14 AM

Hi,
I also just bought the onkyo 3100 on saturday in HYD e-zone.Its simply amazing for that money.
I would highly recommend for any one looking in that range.
I thanks all the members for the valuable suggestions.
Special thanks to Venkat cr.
Thanks all!!
Vj

moserw · #8 2nd November 2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaykayshah

I am looking for a HT below 20k.

My Choices are:

ONKYO S3100

Panasonic PT550

SONY DDW685

All these models are priced at 19990/-

Other option I am also looking at is Gigaworks G500 5.1Ch 300wt RMS

What do you guys suggest?

Onkyo is the way to go at that budget. Don't even bother looking at anything else and don't even consider PC speakers like Gigaworks. Dedicated HT system rocks all the way and a decision you will not regret for a long time to come!

Nishanth · #9 2nd November 2008, 03:11 AM

Onkyo is a pretty good for its price. Its pretty good with movies.

But checkout the Sony AV Receiver+speaker system. Its not as balanced as the Onkyo, but offers good performance when it comes to movies.

devp24 · #10 3rd November 2008, 12:51 AM

Y not go and check out the Logitech Z-5500 speakers....i havent heard them but as per reviews online I think its quality should be better than the Onkyo speakers...

wat do the others say??

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