AV Receiver and floorstanders (40K - 50K)

Hi,
I am planning to build HT budget (70K - 80K)
But to start off I have budget of 40-50K, so I am planning to buy a receiver and floor standers, then some time later when I have some more money and approval I would be buying sub, surrounds and center.

I have audioned Jamo s606/Jama AVR-693 along with S6 series center and surround. It was good but I am not really keen on buying Jamo receiver.
complete package which includes(S606 floor standers, s6 surrounds, center channel and Jamo 693 receiver) comes for 60K.

I have also auditioned JBL E60, they were good and loud.

I am also planning to audition Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 and 9.5 floorstanders.

The usage is going to be 70% music and 30% movies.

Audio gurus, please give ur
suggestions on 5.1 receivers in the price range of 20 -22K.

suggestions on floor standers in the price range of 20-26K.

suggestions on sub in the price range of 15-20K.

TIA
Suneet

Hey,

I was looking at the same setup but Iam not keen on a Jamo receiver as well. What did you finally go for? do let me know it would be of great help.

cheers

TP

I would suggest you hear the Denon 1507 with the Wharfedale's. They make a good combo.

Hi,
I would suggest Onkyo Av Receiver TX SR 603 or TX SR 674 along with Tannoy Fusion 4 main, Tannoy Fusion II for surround, Tannoy Fusion center.

it is very excellent set up if any suggestion require, call to Mr.Jignesh - 09825133320

The onkyo receivers are all rated at 6 ohm, thats the only reason i havnt been looking at onkyo cause there would be an impedence mismatch to most of the speakers at 8 ohms. Does anyone have an idea if onkyo can work at 8 ohms as well ?

thanks

MTP

This is a convienent method for Onkyo to quote a higher wattage load into 6 ohms. At 8 ohms the wattage from the Onkyo receiver will be even lower. Please keep this in mind.

How much does the Onkyo 674 retail for here ?

Has anyone used it with Polk Monitor speakers ?

I think you should get the Onkyo for around Rs. 30K. The Polk Monitor speakers are good (great value for your money in India) but if you are audiotioning the Onkyo check out the Elac speakers too.

Thanks.
Any particular Elac model ?
I was considering the Polk Monitor 50's. So obviously the budget is around 20-25K for the front towers.

Are European speakers priced more than the American ones in India. I find that for similar specs, the Polk range and the Klipsch range tend to cost a bit lower than the Danish, British etc brands.

Finally, how suitable is the Onkyo 674 for listening to music (stereo) ?

The Polk Audio Monitor 50's are good speakers for their price. Elac will be way above your price range.

I think the American speakers cost less could be because of the favourable dollar rate with the rupee.

I would definately prefer Denon AVR-1907 to Onkyo for music(stereo).