HT 5.1 for Toshiba

[thankstogod2003]

Firstly I like to thank the moderators and active members of this forum. While I was browsing internet for good model of 5.1 HT and checking reviews. Got most of the hits to hifivision.com only in the google. So thought I should become a member and get answer to my queries.

background:
I have Toshiba Full HD LED tv. Has only one HD port.
I have Tata sky HD set top box.

Both of these are now connected through HD cable.
Now I am planning to buy a HT for the above setup.

I live in Bangalore. Visited couple of showrooms. Most of the places I see Philips and Sony. @ Croma, Brigade Road.

Liked Philips 5530/5520 models.
Also Sony DZ340. In my budget of 16k.

Now that almost I fixed with Philips 5530 for -
good sound clarity
plays any type of cd/dvd(pirated, home made etc.,)
and attracted to 3d design of speakers.

In love with sony for -
its brand name
good sound clarity


but sales executive suggested to go with PHilips as Sony do not support local CD/DVDs. Only originals should be played.

So came home and thought to check more on internet and found reviews saying,
Philips is good but outdated and do not have latest features.

Queries:

1. Can you suggest a good HT in my budget 15k ?
2. Is philips 5530/5520 outdated ?
3. can you brief differences between Philips 5530 and Sony DZ340 ? other than Original CD only playback option ?
4. I live in rented house, so I dont want to get nails/holes drilled for wall mounting. Can anyone suggest alternative for this ? Philips speaker stand is around 3k which is very costly.
5. Executive suggest co-ax cable connection for audio between my toshiba and philips HT 5530. Toshiba and tata sky with current HD cable. Is that the best option for full HD, Dolby/DTS experience ? Or can you suggest some way else ?

Thanks in Advance and I am planning to buy on monday so early response would help me and I can post back my experience and my take on my buy.

Krishna
Bangalore.

 

[baijuxavior]

I would suggest you to up your budget and go for the Onkyo 3400 for 25K. This doesn't have dvd player, but who needs one as you can use your TV for playback of video and audio. Another option within your budget is logitech z906 which has enough digital inputs.

Z906-Logitech 5.1 Speaker System, Surround Sound(THX certified) 2 yrs warranty | eBay

 

[thankstogod2003]

Hey Xaviour thanks for reply.

But I am looking for a home theater system. Not normal speakers.
Also I prefer to go with Sony/philips/samsung.
Any contraries you have in not preferring any of the above brands ?

Also My maximum budget is 16k.

philips 5520 - 13k 800W
philips 5530 - 15.5k 1000W
sony dz340 - 15.5k 1000W

Thanks