RetinalNV
Member
Hi all,
I will be availing the Transfer of Residence (TOR) facility returning to India.
Initially my main interest is for a quality 2.1 audio setup, paired with a budget amplifier and allowing bluetooth/CD source as well as traditional sources.
It's meant to be a gift to my parents for their retirement home in the countryside...but it will see some use from the rest of us too.
Budget around 50-60k.
Listening tastes :
Parents - Hindustani classical, Karnatic music, Rock (60's) and instrumental
Kids - House, Rock, Ambient etc
My preference is for low deep bass, not necessarily loud output or bright/sharp treble. Initially I was looking at bookshelf speakers like Wharfedale 10.2 or Diamond 220
Alternatively to the bookshelf, I'm open to your suggestion to build a better audio setup long term by investing in floor standing speakers that can potentially lead into a decent HT setup in the future. But primary focus is stereo.
Coming to the Australian market, it's not at all competitive to the US, however sometimes there's deals to be had. So it could be buying a stereo amplifier locally and speakers in India or vice versa.
Example :
Whereas looking at the WHARFEDALE DIAMOND 230 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS (PAIR) :
INR 43200 : Indian retail price
INR 87000 : Landed cost for new item from australia - inclusive of duty (15% + shipping costs)
As you can see there's no standard trend in pricing.
Here are some online retailers :
Looking forward to brainstorming with you guys on some sonic soundness!
p.s. Feel free to confuse by adding a projector HT setup suggestion to the mix where I will have to sell my kidney to finance the entire thing :lol:
I will be availing the Transfer of Residence (TOR) facility returning to India.
Initially my main interest is for a quality 2.1 audio setup, paired with a budget amplifier and allowing bluetooth/CD source as well as traditional sources.
It's meant to be a gift to my parents for their retirement home in the countryside...but it will see some use from the rest of us too.
Budget around 50-60k.
Listening tastes :
Parents - Hindustani classical, Karnatic music, Rock (60's) and instrumental
Kids - House, Rock, Ambient etc
My preference is for low deep bass, not necessarily loud output or bright/sharp treble. Initially I was looking at bookshelf speakers like Wharfedale 10.2 or Diamond 220
Alternatively to the bookshelf, I'm open to your suggestion to build a better audio setup long term by investing in floor standing speakers that can potentially lead into a decent HT setup in the future. But primary focus is stereo.
Coming to the Australian market, it's not at all competitive to the US, however sometimes there's deals to be had. So it could be buying a stereo amplifier locally and speakers in India or vice versa.
Example :
- INR 68900 : Indian retail price : Pioneer VSX-1131-B(NEW!)
- INR 48000 : Landed cost for new item from australia - inclusive of duty (15% + shipping costs)
Whereas looking at the WHARFEDALE DIAMOND 230 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS (PAIR) :
INR 43200 : Indian retail price
INR 87000 : Landed cost for new item from australia - inclusive of duty (15% + shipping costs)
As you can see there's no standard trend in pricing.
Here are some online retailers :
- Products Archive - Page 3 of 24 - Audio Visual Professionals
- Bookshelf Speakers - Apollo HiFi and Video Centre
- https://www.jbhifi.com.au/tv-home-entertainment/receivers/
Looking forward to brainstorming with you guys on some sonic soundness!
p.s. Feel free to confuse by adding a projector HT setup suggestion to the mix where I will have to sell my kidney to finance the entire thing :lol:
