pearl_jam04
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Getting into the hifi world and would like to setup a system in my hall. The room is 9 x 16 .I live in Mumbai hence willing to check out used equipment in the city.
My usage for this setup would be Music mostly focusing on my dance practice (LAtin American Music ) . I would also like to connect my playstation for gaming and TV would also be connected for an occasional movie. here is my current understanding of my options. Please correct me if I am not asking the right questions.
Option 1. Active Speakers:
In this setup I believe I will get a decent set for 15k but the limitations of this setup is it cannot be upgraded or enhanced later. Am I correct? I havnt really explored active speakers much but I am considering these
Yamaha NS P 51 2.1 - Title says surround speakers but would it be good for my use?
Thonet and Vander Kugel - Bluetooth Speakers.
Option 2. Powered Speaker + Amp Setup
Budget for this setup would be 25k.
In this setup I would go for 2 Bookshelf speakers and later add more. Since I want to add more later , I believe a stereo amplifier limits that since it has only 2 channel output. The other option is AVR but then from what I read I feel it compromises on sound (in the same budget) . What should I prefer ? If I go for a stereo Amplifier, then for TV , movies etc would I need to buy an entire new setup?
Shortlist for AMP/ AVR
1. Norge Audio 2060 with Bluetooth - Rs 14080 - Auditioned this at their Mahim warehouse (plus their speakers which I did not like much). This doesnt have HDMI input.
2. TAGA TIA 300 - Rs 11,600 - No idea about this brand .
3. SMSL Q5 Pro - Shipped from Aliexpress. This seems to be a value for money option. But what are the drawbacks or what will I miss if I dont go for option 1 or 2 ?
4. Byford Audio str 200 bt - Any reviews of this ? Again what do I miss in this as compared to option 1 or 2 ? in the same price range is Cambridge Audio Topaz AM 5 - how do they compare?
5. Used AVR - Pioneer VSX 425 - No HDMI I can get for less than 10,000
6. Used AVR - Pioneer 523K - AVR with HDMI Rs 15,000.
Shortlist for Speakers
1. Pioneer SP BS 22 - Rs 14,800 - looks like this price is for the pair . but not sure.
2. MICCA MB42 - Rs 11,340 - no idea of this brand
3. Wharfedale Diamond 210 - Rs 15,200
4. Taga Harmony - S- 90SL - Rs 12,500
5. Boston Acoustics C 326 - Rs 12,900
6. Used Wharfedale Diamond 220 - Rs 14,500 quote
Any more suggestions are welcome for speakers.
So First question is AVR or AMP?
Second, how to look for used stuff, OLX was disappointing , is anyone selling here in my budget. Any good AVR / AMP under 10k will help me spend more on speakers.
Third, If any setup doesnt have Bluetooth are connectors available to make it BT ? Chromecast Audio?
Please also suggest where I can audition in Mumbai. I cant seem to find the right shops. Like I said would be great to get second hand AMP/ AVR so that I speand more on the speakers.
My usage for this setup would be Music mostly focusing on my dance practice (LAtin American Music ) . I would also like to connect my playstation for gaming and TV would also be connected for an occasional movie. here is my current understanding of my options. Please correct me if I am not asking the right questions.
Option 1. Active Speakers:
In this setup I believe I will get a decent set for 15k but the limitations of this setup is it cannot be upgraded or enhanced later. Am I correct? I havnt really explored active speakers much but I am considering these
Yamaha NS P 51 2.1 - Title says surround speakers but would it be good for my use?
Thonet and Vander Kugel - Bluetooth Speakers.
Option 2. Powered Speaker + Amp Setup
Budget for this setup would be 25k.
In this setup I would go for 2 Bookshelf speakers and later add more. Since I want to add more later , I believe a stereo amplifier limits that since it has only 2 channel output. The other option is AVR but then from what I read I feel it compromises on sound (in the same budget) . What should I prefer ? If I go for a stereo Amplifier, then for TV , movies etc would I need to buy an entire new setup?
Shortlist for AMP/ AVR
1. Norge Audio 2060 with Bluetooth - Rs 14080 - Auditioned this at their Mahim warehouse (plus their speakers which I did not like much). This doesnt have HDMI input.
2. TAGA TIA 300 - Rs 11,600 - No idea about this brand .
3. SMSL Q5 Pro - Shipped from Aliexpress. This seems to be a value for money option. But what are the drawbacks or what will I miss if I dont go for option 1 or 2 ?
4. Byford Audio str 200 bt - Any reviews of this ? Again what do I miss in this as compared to option 1 or 2 ? in the same price range is Cambridge Audio Topaz AM 5 - how do they compare?
5. Used AVR - Pioneer VSX 425 - No HDMI I can get for less than 10,000
6. Used AVR - Pioneer 523K - AVR with HDMI Rs 15,000.
Shortlist for Speakers
1. Pioneer SP BS 22 - Rs 14,800 - looks like this price is for the pair . but not sure.
2. MICCA MB42 - Rs 11,340 - no idea of this brand
3. Wharfedale Diamond 210 - Rs 15,200
4. Taga Harmony - S- 90SL - Rs 12,500
5. Boston Acoustics C 326 - Rs 12,900
6. Used Wharfedale Diamond 220 - Rs 14,500 quote
Any more suggestions are welcome for speakers.
So First question is AVR or AMP?
Second, how to look for used stuff, OLX was disappointing , is anyone selling here in my budget. Any good AVR / AMP under 10k will help me spend more on speakers.
Third, If any setup doesnt have Bluetooth are connectors available to make it BT ? Chromecast Audio?
Please also suggest where I can audition in Mumbai. I cant seem to find the right shops. Like I said would be great to get second hand AMP/ AVR so that I speand more on the speakers.