Choosing speakers ??

sisharma80 · #1 21st August 2008, 10:23 PM

Hi all,

I am new to this forum. I am confused about selecting home theatre speakers so may be you guys can help me out.

I am planning to set up a home theater at my place. The room size is 15ftX12ft, plus I live in a apartment and don't want to wake up the neighbours.

Considering these factors, I am thinking about DENON AVR 1508/1509 which would serve the pupose well. Good sound quality with moderate per channel wattage.

I am bit confused when it comes to speakers. One of my friends has JAMO S 406 HCS 1 + SUB 200 and I really liked their performance. But again I don't have much experience of good and quality speakers.

So considering above highlighted constraints, is it OK to go with JAMO 406 HCS package?

Thanks,
Siddarth

venkatcr · #2 22nd August 2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisharma80

Hi all,

I am bit confused when it comes to speakers. One of my friends has JAMO S 406 HCS 1 + SUB 200 and I really liked their performance. But again I don't have much experience of good and quality speakers.

So considering above highlighted constraints, is it OK to go with JAMO 406 HCS package?

Thanks,
Siddarth

Siddarth:

At the outset welcome to the forum.

There are a number of other threads where the choice of speakers and how to choose them have been discussed. Please browse through these threads, and come back with specific queries that we can answer.

If you heard the Jamo, you like it, and it is within your budget, why not go for it? If you are looking for more options you will have to mention the kind of music/movies you like, what specific quality you are looking for and your budget. There are hundreds of speakers are various price points, and considering all of them would be confusing and waste of time.

The members here can help you narrow you choice based on your budget and you liking.

Cheers

sisharma80 · #3 22nd August 2008, 12:51 AM

Thanks for the reply ... my bad ... forgot to look into similar threads.

I am completely into movies (action, comedy, romance ... whatever) so I guess JAMO HCS 606 will do fine then

Thanks,
Siddarth

unleash_me · #4 22nd August 2008, 01:38 AM

Check out the diamond 9 series also. I find them much better than the Jamo in that price range.

sisharma80 · #5 22nd August 2008, 05:13 PM

Thanks Unleash

What's the price for Diamond 9 series? I am talking about front, cen and surround speakers. Also where can I listen to them here in Delhi?

Regards,
Siddarth

venkatcr · #6 22nd August 2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisharma80

Thanks Unleash

What's the price for Diamond 9 series? I am talking about front, cen and surround speakers. Also where can I listen to them here in Delhi?

Regards,
Siddarth

Siddarth,

Another member has these prices

diamond 9.5 --> 27k
3 surround speaker set --> 10k
SW --> 18k

The 9CS center channel should cost around 12,000. You can also look at Diamond 9.6 that will be around 35K. For dealers, please contact

BASS 'n' TREBLE (for Wharfedale, Quad, DAC, Vanguard)
F-6, First floor, Manish Link Road, Plaza-1,
Plot 9, Sector-5, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075.
Tel: 9999016124, (011) 45509308.

If you need more details go to Designer Audio - About Us

Cheers

sisharma80 · #7 23rd August 2008, 10:04 PM

Thanks venkatcr and unleash,

Today I went to above mentioned dealer for checking out Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 and guess what ... they completely blew me away.

These speakers are definitely better than Jamo S 606 ... well that's what I feel.

Also, I am planning to go for Diamond 9 DFS as surround speakers. These are bipolar speakers. So what u guys think abt these? Dealer didn't have these, today, for demo ... so he told me to come back after a week for demo.

Regards,
Siddarth

venkatcr · #8 23rd August 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisharma80

Thanks venkatcr and unleash,

Also, I am planning to go for Diamond 9 DFS as surround speakers. These are bipolar speakers. So what u guys think abt these? Dealer didn't have these, today, for demo ... so he told me to come back after a week for demo.

Regards,
Siddarth

Siddarth:

bipolar are better for surround task. The single advantage is they have two set of drivesr that send sound in two directions, thus giving you a real surround effect. This also eases your sitting position relative to the bi-polars.

Cheers

venkatcr · #9 23rd August 2008, 11:41 PM

Siddarth:

Bipolars are certainly good for surround tasks. They have two sets of drivers that send in two direction giving you better surround effect. They also ease your sitting position relative to the bipolars.

Cheers

pakzadj · #10 24th August 2008, 09:55 PM

Hi Siddhart, i have the PJ sound hcs 4600, which was what is known as Jamo 606 these days,(by the way pj sound is a sister concern of Jamo), but i would choose the diamonds any day any time over the jamo setup, in fact i am upgrading to a diamond 9.2 and 9.0 setup myself, if u go for standmounts diamond 9.2 or 9.1 r the way to go....amazing spkeakers for the money! both musically and for movies...
happy listening.

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