Onkyo 705 + what???? help! help!

delhite2 · #1 18-06-08, 10:09 PM

hi guys
i am planning to buy a new home theatre setup for my room to go with a 40in LCD.

I've actually decided to go with ONKYO sr705 avr because of its features and the price it is on offer for (rs. 45000 appx)
my total budget is around 1.25L.

I'd like you to suggest me the speaker setup i sholud go for.
remember i love music and like to watch occasional movies i.e., the setup will be used 75% music and 25% movies.

These are some of my likings for front 2 speakers.
JBL ES100
Jamo S708
Polk Audio RTiA7 (doubt availability in Delhi)

i'd request the profesionals out there to suggest a good pair of front 2 speakers to go with the avr (not neccesarily from above) + the rest of 5 speakers and the sub woofer to go with them

With Thanks

unleash_me · #2 18-06-08, 10:24 PM

If the 1.2L is for the front FL, then the ProAc Studio 140 is worth an audition.

As a package, my vote goes to Dali Ikon 6 package followed by MA Bronze package and Tannoy Fusions.

All the best.

delhite2 · #3 18-06-08, 10:27 PM

the total budget is 1.2L for avr & 7.1

soundsgreat · #4 18-06-08, 10:36 PM

Hi,

With the suggested budget and the said taste,I'd say wharfedale diamond 8 and 9 series are the choices for you ! should easily fit in your budget and as with the stereo sound is concerned its very very decent !!

Alternatively check out the MA package and the Quad L-ite package (approx 75K) the quads are killer for their price and very few come close to their performance !!

Regards.

unleash_me · #5 18-06-08, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhite2

the total budget is 1.2L for avr & 7.1

In that case, I second Srikanth.

The combo of Diamond 9.5 fronts + 9.1 rears + 9CS center + SW150 sub-woofer should work out just fine. Throw in some DAC cables and you are done!

http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/download...6_Diamonds.pdf - Just in case

All the best.

delhite2 · #6 18-06-08, 10:52 PM

i seem to have your responses to my query, anyways whats your opinion on JAMO S708

unleash_me · #7 18-06-08, 10:59 PM

Never heard those. Although, Jamo had a decent package around S606, may be you can try that. The problem is that I dont find Jamo value for money in India. They are way too over priced. Also worth mentioning are the Avant series from MS.

Best Regards.

soundsgreat · #8 18-06-08, 11:07 PM

Hi,

I really wouldn't give that much importance if I were you !! the reason being they are very good for party kinda sound not the detailed sound

!

Even the Jamo guys themselves say the same !!

S 708
This speaker is highly sensitive, meaning it will play very loud with even a small amplifier. Hook a pair of these up and you’re ready for party! This is a set of no-nonsense stereo speakers that can really bring out the beat in all kinds of music.
A 25mm/1in dome tweeter with horn-loading matched with two 165mm/6½in midrange drivers ensures strong and clear vocals and instruments while the massive 254mm/10in side-mounted woofer delivers the bass. Turn the woofer side of the speaker towards the corners of the room, and you can create a pretty passable impersonation of an earthquake zone!

So I'd say unless you are not looking for bang bang sound or loud sound !! steer clear of them !!

Regards.

mridulgoel · #9 18-06-08, 11:26 PM

Buddy

for any of the ProFx product visit Sight and Sound India, they are the North India Distributor for ProFx....

delhite2 · #10 19-06-08, 01:30 PM

what do you have to say on JBL es100/ e100

its got 2x10' woofers, its only 4way speaker system in its class, price around 50k.

give me ur reviews and opinions on it

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