Best Affordable Hi-Fi Setup for a Small Room (₹40k–₹60k)?

[nikhilsingh141]

Hi everyone,

I’m new to HiFiVision and excited to be part of this community! After browsing some of the threads here, I can see there’s a lot of great gear knowledge and real user experience shared by members.

I have a small living room (~10×12 ft) and want to build a decent hi-fi audio system primarily for music listening (rock, jazz, acoustic) and occasional movies. My budget is around ₹40,000–₹60,000. I’m not tied to any particular brand yet but would love recommendations for:

1. Stereo Speakers that sound open and balanced
2. A good amplifier/receiver that can drive those speakers well
3. DAC or source suggestions (if needed) for streaming from phone/PC
4. Optional cables or stands that make a noticeable difference

I’ve read that room size and placement make a big difference, so I’ll be happy to share room pics and my seating plan once you ask for it.

What would you recommend in this budget for a complete hi-fi setup?
Are there specific models that give great value for money in India?
Any setup tips or common mistakes to avoid for small rooms?


Thanks in advance — looking forward to your suggestions!

 

[ajuvignesh]

You can go with actives from elac, Q acoustics etc. For dac, you can try Fiio R2R. FOr streamer, Fiio streamer or Wiim would do. Don't cheap out on cables too. go with something from belden, bandridge or mogami.

As for as speakers and amps, I doubt you will get a good combo in this budget. Try Mission, Qacoustics, Fyne speakers with something like Rega io, Cambridge audio AXA amps, marantz, norge, denon etc. Class D amps like fosi are good. But Class AB sounds better in the same budget for your kind of music.

For small rooms, bookshelf works the best. pull into the room by atleast 2 feet from the wall. you will be good. try to stuff the room as much as possible with non reflective items.
All the best.