Hi Folks. I am a newbie buying my first AVR for our new house. I will be using it 70% for music and 30% for movies. I watch mostly Hindi movies and old Hollywood movies (without surround sound), so surround sound is not a priority. I listen to bhajans, ghazals, indian instrumental classical, soft easy listening music and a lot of Hindi film music (both old and new). No loud music!
My TV room is 16 x 12 with one end open into a large Living / Dining area measuring 26 x 14. The entire area has two openings (no doors) into other rooms. Not the best location for a music system I suppose!
I have learnt a lot after reading the posts in this Forum, thanks to all you experts. I was considering buying a HTIB, but after going through this Forum, I have more of less decided on buying a Denon AVR and Wharfdale speakers. May be I will buy only the two main speakers now and build up the system over time. I am posting a separate query regarding the speakers.
I am trying to finalize the AVR model now. The Denon 1611 has an MRP of Rs.31,900 (with a HDMI cable free) and the Denon 1911 is priced at Rs.45,900 (with an Ipod dock free).
My questions are:
(a) Even with Denon's 100th anniversary offers, I suppose there is room for negotiation -- what street prices can I target for these AVRs in Hyderabad?
(b) I am more than happy with 5.1 sound, and I will not be using the multi-zone feature of the 1911. But I do want to connect my Ipod Touch to the AVR and listen to the songs. I see from the Denon brochure that the 1911 has a front USB port to connect the Ipod. (Of course, I will be getting an Ipod dock free if I buy the 1911 before 31st Oct). No such USB port or facility to connect the Ipod is mentioned for 1611. Is there a way to connect my Ipod Touch to the 1611 as well? Do I need any additional equipment (like an Ipod dock) to connect it to the 1611?
(c) I asked the dealer (Vector) whether 1900 is available now at a lower price because the 1911 is in the market. He told me the 1900 is no longer sold - is that right? I honestly do not think the 3D feature in the 11 series is of any use to me, now or into the future. If I can save money by getting a 1900, then I would rather do so and invest this amount in better speakers. Can anyone tell me whether I can still buy a 1900 officially (with warranty) and how much I should expect to pay for it?
(d) We get quite a lot of voltage fluctuations in my house. Is it worthwhile to invest in a Stabiliser for the AVR ? What KVA should the stabiliser be?
(e) This is a new house and we are doing our interiors - a cabinet has been made below the TV for housing the DVD player etc. If I buy an AVR, can I put it in this cabinet that is enclosed on all sides (except the front)? I am getting the impression that AVRs generate heat and need lots of ventilation - is that correct?
My TV room is 16 x 12 with one end open into a large Living / Dining area measuring 26 x 14. The entire area has two openings (no doors) into other rooms. Not the best location for a music system I suppose!
I have learnt a lot after reading the posts in this Forum, thanks to all you experts. I was considering buying a HTIB, but after going through this Forum, I have more of less decided on buying a Denon AVR and Wharfdale speakers. May be I will buy only the two main speakers now and build up the system over time. I am posting a separate query regarding the speakers.
I am trying to finalize the AVR model now. The Denon 1611 has an MRP of Rs.31,900 (with a HDMI cable free) and the Denon 1911 is priced at Rs.45,900 (with an Ipod dock free).
My questions are:
(a) Even with Denon's 100th anniversary offers, I suppose there is room for negotiation -- what street prices can I target for these AVRs in Hyderabad?
(b) I am more than happy with 5.1 sound, and I will not be using the multi-zone feature of the 1911. But I do want to connect my Ipod Touch to the AVR and listen to the songs. I see from the Denon brochure that the 1911 has a front USB port to connect the Ipod. (Of course, I will be getting an Ipod dock free if I buy the 1911 before 31st Oct). No such USB port or facility to connect the Ipod is mentioned for 1611. Is there a way to connect my Ipod Touch to the 1611 as well? Do I need any additional equipment (like an Ipod dock) to connect it to the 1611?
(c) I asked the dealer (Vector) whether 1900 is available now at a lower price because the 1911 is in the market. He told me the 1900 is no longer sold - is that right? I honestly do not think the 3D feature in the 11 series is of any use to me, now or into the future. If I can save money by getting a 1900, then I would rather do so and invest this amount in better speakers. Can anyone tell me whether I can still buy a 1900 officially (with warranty) and how much I should expect to pay for it?
(d) We get quite a lot of voltage fluctuations in my house. Is it worthwhile to invest in a Stabiliser for the AVR ? What KVA should the stabiliser be?
(e) This is a new house and we are doing our interiors - a cabinet has been made below the TV for housing the DVD player etc. If I buy an AVR, can I put it in this cabinet that is enclosed on all sides (except the front)? I am getting the impression that AVRs generate heat and need lots of ventilation - is that correct?
