Hi All,
I am in the process of finalizing the AV Setup for my house. I am only naming a few models I know of. Please feel free to suggest otherwise. I require the system to cover the following areas:
1. Terraces (100% Music - Dance numbers, old hindi music, instrumentals)
4 Outdoor Speakers (Mirage OM5, Work)
Amplifier (CA340A, Yamaha RX497, )
These are outdoor areas where music will be played for parties or evenings. Thus quality should be good, nothing exceptional. VFM System is preferred.
Also keep in mind that the terraces are different hence each speaker should be stereo in itself. I am not sure if the above amplifier is OK. Please suggest alternatives if these are not the correct solution.
2. Parents Room (60% TV, 30% Movies, 10% Music)
Digital Sound Bar (Yamaha YSP3000, Denon DHT FS3, Philips Ambisound)
They already have a Plasma 42", DVD Player, STB. Will not be able to operate the complicated AVR and HT systems.
3. Living, Dining, Guest rooms (100% Music)
Yamaha MCX2000 + MCX-C15 in each room, Azur 640H based Icognito
I wanted to install a music server which could be accessed in these rooms. Only wished that these rooms have in ceiling speakers, a remote and a small display panel. No Subs or AVR or large amps. Have come across only the Yamaha and Cambridge Audio systems. Please advice how this works.
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4. My Bedroom (40% TV, 30% Music, 30% Movies - Choice covers a wide spectrum of New/Old English/Hindi Sitcoms News etc.)
4a. Two speakers in Bathroom (zone 2) for Music
52" Plasma: (no specific model in mind, distance to TV is 15 feet)
DVD Player: (Denon 1740, Oppo DV980H, Samsung HD870)
Speaker Package: (KEF3005, Mirage NanoSat or Omnisat V2, B&W MT20, Hardam Kardon Infinity Modulus 2)
AVReceiver: 7.1 powered Zone 2, Upscaling (Yamaha RX-V863, Onkyo 606, Marantz SR5003, Denon AVR-1909) Can i take a lower model and use upconversion instead of upscaling. I am confused by the terms.
Equipment i have will Include a STB, a VCR, DVD Recorder, camera and iPod to connect. Please suggest any change in the system including other models or antoher setup altogether. Open to ideas. Do I need a dedicated CDP over and above the DVD Player?
5. Home Theatre Room (60% Movies, 20% Sports, 20% Music)
Projector: (Epson TW700/Home 720, Optoma HD65, Panasonic AX200)
AV Receiver: (Yamaha RX-V563, Marantz SR4003, Denon AVR-1509)
Speakers : (Quad Lite, Q Acoustics 1010, Wharfedale 9.1, Polk TSi)
DVD Player: (Denon 1740, Oppo DV980H, Samsung HD870)
Screen: Do I need one or the wall will suffice.
Finally its over. Please to suggest any change or alternative models and equipment wherever you feel necessary. Budget is flexible. I think it should cost around 5 lacs without the Plasmas. Willing to spend if it is really adds to the experience.
I know I am asking for a lot of advice. Hence the choice of this forum. Thanks a lot in advance to all.
Raghav
I am in the process of finalizing the AV Setup for my house. I am only naming a few models I know of. Please feel free to suggest otherwise. I require the system to cover the following areas:
1. Terraces (100% Music - Dance numbers, old hindi music, instrumentals)
4 Outdoor Speakers (Mirage OM5, Work)
Amplifier (CA340A, Yamaha RX497, )
These are outdoor areas where music will be played for parties or evenings. Thus quality should be good, nothing exceptional. VFM System is preferred.
Also keep in mind that the terraces are different hence each speaker should be stereo in itself. I am not sure if the above amplifier is OK. Please suggest alternatives if these are not the correct solution.
2. Parents Room (60% TV, 30% Movies, 10% Music)
Digital Sound Bar (Yamaha YSP3000, Denon DHT FS3, Philips Ambisound)
They already have a Plasma 42", DVD Player, STB. Will not be able to operate the complicated AVR and HT systems.
3. Living, Dining, Guest rooms (100% Music)
Yamaha MCX2000 + MCX-C15 in each room, Azur 640H based Icognito
I wanted to install a music server which could be accessed in these rooms. Only wished that these rooms have in ceiling speakers, a remote and a small display panel. No Subs or AVR or large amps. Have come across only the Yamaha and Cambridge Audio systems. Please advice how this works.
Bose Link


Taking a break


4. My Bedroom (40% TV, 30% Music, 30% Movies - Choice covers a wide spectrum of New/Old English/Hindi Sitcoms News etc.)
4a. Two speakers in Bathroom (zone 2) for Music
52" Plasma: (no specific model in mind, distance to TV is 15 feet)
DVD Player: (Denon 1740, Oppo DV980H, Samsung HD870)
Speaker Package: (KEF3005, Mirage NanoSat or Omnisat V2, B&W MT20, Hardam Kardon Infinity Modulus 2)
AVReceiver: 7.1 powered Zone 2, Upscaling (Yamaha RX-V863, Onkyo 606, Marantz SR5003, Denon AVR-1909) Can i take a lower model and use upconversion instead of upscaling. I am confused by the terms.
Equipment i have will Include a STB, a VCR, DVD Recorder, camera and iPod to connect. Please suggest any change in the system including other models or antoher setup altogether. Open to ideas. Do I need a dedicated CDP over and above the DVD Player?
5. Home Theatre Room (60% Movies, 20% Sports, 20% Music)
Projector: (Epson TW700/Home 720, Optoma HD65, Panasonic AX200)
AV Receiver: (Yamaha RX-V563, Marantz SR4003, Denon AVR-1509)
Speakers : (Quad Lite, Q Acoustics 1010, Wharfedale 9.1, Polk TSi)
DVD Player: (Denon 1740, Oppo DV980H, Samsung HD870)
Screen: Do I need one or the wall will suffice.
Finally its over. Please to suggest any change or alternative models and equipment wherever you feel necessary. Budget is flexible. I think it should cost around 5 lacs without the Plasmas. Willing to spend if it is really adds to the experience.
I know I am asking for a lot of advice. Hence the choice of this forum. Thanks a lot in advance to all.
Raghav