HTIB / AVR suggestion for Music / Movies / Games

[newlash09]

Haha...no issues rockxdude...

The avr evolution is a very fast one at the moment. I can start out and suggest what you should be looking at for future proofing your purchase, but Iam afraid I might miss out on something. So better start a new thread, titled 'what to look for in a new avr' . Everyone will chip in with valuable advise, so you won't miss anything.

But off the back of my head, I can say the below are a must :

1. Hdcp 2.2
2. HDMI 2.0
3. Will help if it has chrome cast built in
4. Bluetooth
5. WiFi
6. 4k upscaling or atleast 4k pass through
7. IAM not sure if HDR and Dolby vision support is required in a AVR or not. So please google and see
8. ARC
9. Good room calibration system- audessey for marantz & denon. mccac for pioneer and Ypao for Yamaha
10. Dolby Atmos

 

[elangoas]

Only for AVR

Getting an AVR from US means, you will also need to get a step down transformer as it is 110V and India is 220V..

Check OLX In your city/town with brand name as key words in search.. You may get good deals.. They are 220V models..

 

[rockxdude]

Getting an AVR from US means, you will also need to get a step down transformer as it is 110V and India is 220V..

Check OLX In your city/town with brand name as key words in search.. You may get good deals.. They are 220V models..

Yes I know,
I think this is good
750 Watts 220 v to 110 v Step Down Auto Wound Toroidal: Amazon.in: Electronics
Also I will try first with local dealer

 

[rockxdude]

Hey newlash09

My brother has delayed the trip and finally I can check some deal on black friday.
But I am really confused and cannot make a final decision.

After a lot of research I found out that Marantz is the solid build
In terms of reliability : Marantz> Yamaha > onkyo > Denon

But Marantz is costly

Is it okay to get refub product?
https://www.accessories4less.com/ma...s/home-theater-receivers/1.html?brand=Marantz

If not then I can select a lower version of Marantz.
As my room size is small, I do not think 9.1 AV will be good. In fact 5.1 or 7.1 will be sufficient? What you say?
Can you please check SR5011 / NR1608

Also now he is coming with his family so we will have more bags and he can bring speakers as well.
Can you suggest speakers only, and I will get sub from India.