A complete newbie.. plz help.

[madhurkishore]

Hi,
I plan to get a good HTS for my home but do not have much idea about things. Have googled and found some pretty basic stuff that getting individual components is better than HTiBs.
My budget would be around 50k and can't afford to spend more than that right now. I live in Ahmedabad and would really appreciate if you could get me the details of which HTS should I go for.
I would like to have radio tuner, ipod dock and wireless system, though these are not compulsary.
Also I own a Macbook and would like to know if it would be possible to connect it to the system since Macbook Pro has just one Audio port.
Please help me or at least guide me to a good link where I can get some information regarding this.
TIA.

 

[magma]

get an onkyo 606 with a 5.1 package of speakers ( warfedale,energy take classic etc)
an airport express would help to stream music
i think you will probably spend 60k but thats money well spent

 

[madhurkishore]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did a google search on onkyo 606 and it mentioned that the model was giving repeated HDMI failures. Anyone who is using 606 and not facing problems?

 

[Yogesh]

It would be better for u to go for Onkyo 5300/6300. If u feel like it, u csn upgrade fronts in future with Bookshelves. Audition something yourselves at Croma,Vijaysales,eZone,Yamaha etc., You will be in better position to decide then.

 

[mandeep]

I have used/using yamaha amp + speakers for the past eight years ---no problem at all

visit yamaha music india website and choose HTIB as per ur budget

 

[madhurkishore]

Onkyo models 5300 and 6300 are HTIB systems. Right now I won't be having a very big room. So going for a 7.1 setup, will that be a good decision? Also, going for HTIBs and not individual components, that won't affect my experience or is there a considerable difference? Right now, Ahmedabad (where I will live) and Lucknow (where I am currently) both do not have many options with Onkyo. So I think I will have to look for options in Delhi someday.
Thanks for your advice guys... I think with less knowledge about the technicalities, it would be better to go for a good company and HTIB. wtsay?

 

[magma]

the onkyo 606 is quite a popular AVR
infact its won a couple awards too

6

i have a couple freinds using the 606
theyve never complained
anyway look at the lower rung series if you are unsure about the 60

you can always look at the denon 15** or 19** series too

 

[Yogesh]

In ahmedabad, u wud have many options regarding Onkyo, yamaha etc. Wharfies, marantz r also easily available. I can help u with some addresses & contact no if u want. There ia also a special Yamaha outlet in ahmedabad.

For your budget, it is difficult put together a decent component system. AVR of onkyo is decent and as i said earlier u can upgrade the fronts well within ur budget.


Sent from my GT-I5801 using Tapatalk

 

[madhurkishore]

Oh, that would be wonderful... Currently I am researching and trying to zero in on the system. I will surely get back to you when I reach Ahmedabad and am ready to buy my own HTS.
Thanks guys for all the help.

 

[wavetingle]

Dear Yogesh
I stay in ahmedabad too and am planning to create a home there com living room.
I have liked so far boston acoustics vs 336 front towers with complete boston 5.1 on a marantz 7005.second option wharfdale diamond surround set again with a marantz 7005.
Primarily the rom would be used for movies and to lounge with friends. It's size is 19 x 15.
Am going to put a projector too. The boston set stretch my budget but are they of use to me? Well most certainly appreciate if you can help me out. Budget around 2 for the sound and1 for the projector.
Thanks buddy.

 

[chicklet]

In ahmedabad, u wud have many options regarding Onkyo, yamaha etc. Wharfies, marantz r also easily available. I can help u with some addresses & contact no if u want. There ia also a special Yamaha outlet in ahmedabad.

For your budget, it is difficult put together a decent component system. AVR of onkyo is decent and as i said earlier u can upgrade the fronts well within ur budget.


Sent from my GT-I5801 using Tapatalk

Hey yogesh could you forward those details of dealers in ahmedabad.. Thanks

 

[chicklet]

I am myself planning to buy a new ht system. Was thinking about onkyo 3300 or maybe 3400.. how does that sound.. the last price qouted was around 25k.

 

[paritosh]

hey all you residing in ahemedabad, i found atleast 5 dedicated dealers dealing in HT in the city. there is an array of brands available like...

wharfedale
jamo
polk
boston
dali
cambridge
kef
monitor audio (soon to start)
anthony galow
yamaha
onkyo
bose
marantz
dennon
jbl