mayanks_098
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Hi. I have no idea in India we have a board like this. I was usually searching foreign boards but they are not exactly helpful as much of that stuff isnt available here in India. So Im glad I found it!
I want a HTiB recommendation for ~25k.
Now, I am a huge movie buff. Have been watching movies (and series) since my college days (like every other guy), and now the association is so strong is that I just cant let this be a separable part of my life, even after my job and marriage.
What I currently have is: A small room (10x12 ft), a Samsung 32 LED, a PS3. Xbox 360 will be bought in future (not immediate, ~1 year). I dont think I will buy a blu ray player as I already have a PS3. Does a standalone blu-ray player provide anything extra over PS3?
Usage:
I dont have a tv connection in bedroom (nor will be getting one in the bedroom. Ever). TV will be used only for playing movies (Blu-rays via PS3, and using mass storage via USB port on tv or PS3), and ofcourse gaming using PS3. I also plan to add one xbox when I can afford it in future. So outputs from PS3 and xbox will be given to AVR through DMI. That means I need atleast 1 HDMI input and 1 more when I will buy xbox. Not sure if Ill need more because these are all the devices I want to own. Am I missing something? I will be connecting my PS3 to AVR, connect tv to AVR via HDMI and use the sound system of HTiB.
It will be used mainly to watch movies with my wife by blu-rays, DVD running on PS3, or series/movies on my HDD or pen drives connected to either PS3 or tv directly./ I am not much into music, so music performance is not on my priority list. Whatever it gives, will suffice, as far as music is concerned. And oh yes, will also use it for gaming some times (~15-20%).
Room dimensions:
A small bedroom: 10 (w) x 12 (l) feet. I have tried creating a hand sketch of the lay out so that it can better describe the room so that I can get better suggestions. Now there are two problems with the room (as you can see in the sketch) (rotate the image 90 degree right):
1. The size itself is not very big and given the current layout of how things are placed, I am not left with many options for placing my current belongings, leave alone adding a HTiB. But since I want my movies to look and sound amazing (no compromise on quality), I cant think anything else, but to add a HTiB. And I still also believe that HTiB can be added. No floor standers or book shelf speakers, but wall mounting ones will do. But not sure how will I place the sub.
2. There is a wooden almirah (2 feet wide, essentially covering the entire wall, except that that wall also has an entrance door) on the smaller (10 feet) side of the room. It makes the already small room even more smaller and makes the placement of the speaker a tough job.That makes it difficult for me to decide on the optimal placement. I also have little to none know- how about setting up a surround system for best experience.
So I need suggestion on what HTiB is best for this small room. Will my current options Onkyo HTX 3300/3400 suffice? (remember, I want a thundering movie experience/ excellent surround sound/ a cinema like movie experience)
My options:
I used to own a PS3 three years back (which I sold). I also used to own a Logitech z5500 D. While z5500 sure had thunderous sounds and floor shaking bass, one thing which I dint like was that bass was like booooooooooooooooooooooooom; and not boom. I am sure you experts will get what I am trying to say here. Forgive me for I dont know the exact term for that. While the bass feels good while watching movies, it was not exactly to my liking.
So, now I was again thinking of buying z5500 (or z906, which is the newer model), but then I realized that I read while buying z5500 3 years back that one should buy a HT to really get a good sound and that z5500 doesnt stand a chance against even an entry-level HTiB. Thats where I thought about getting these. After a lot of searching I have zeroed in on Onkyo HTS 3300/ 3400 . Though, I am still open to z5500 or z906 if they are sufficient for my needs given that they cost 8-10 cheaper than 3300/3400.
The lowest price Im getting for 3300 is 22.5k and for 3400 it is 26k after asking many dealers in Delhi-NCR.
Apart from that I am also getting 2 models of Yamaha. One is ~ 20k (dont remember which model). Other one is a display model hwose price (according to the demo guy) is ~32k and I can get it for ~19k.
If you can make out the Yamaha ones from the price, are they worth it? Specially the one @19k (dont forget its a display piece).
Or should I stick to 3300 (my primary choice after reading a lot on many forums that these are by far the best bang for entry level HTS)? I read on the forums that 3400 only has an extra HDMI in, which I dont think Ill need. So I dont think its justified to spend 4-5k for just one more HDMI input and front inputs.
What are my other options?
1 thing I want is that the sound quantity should not be less than z5500. I like quantity (thats what I meant by a thunderous, cinema like experience). But I also don't want "loose bass like z5500D". I am not concerned by quality, as it will ofcourse be better in an entry level HT as compared to z5500. But quantity matters as well.
I dont think Ill be upgrading any of the components very soon. I cant afford to, buying a HTiB for my movie needs is enough for atleast sometime now. Dont worry about a passive sub too, as z5500 must have had a psw too, but it was powerful enough o make things fall off my almirah, shake the floor etc. Havent heard an active sub so cant really tell the difference, but for now and foreseeable future.
Does 3300 speakers lack tweeters too, like z5500? If yes, then why should I buy 3300 when movie experience is great on z5500 (satellites dont have tweeters)?
Thank you for your patience. I dont know why I end up writing so long post when I ask for advice.
P.S. I understand I wont get a Ferrari if I can only pay for Nano. Just want best bang for my buck.
P.S. *2 If you recommend 3300, where can I get 3300 @ lowest price (better than 22.5k) in Delhi/ NCR?
TL;DR: Want a HTiB ~25k for mostly movies (DVDs, blurays, USB mass storage via PS3) and gaming via PS3 and Xbox from future.
I want a HTiB recommendation for ~25k.
Now, I am a huge movie buff. Have been watching movies (and series) since my college days (like every other guy), and now the association is so strong is that I just cant let this be a separable part of my life, even after my job and marriage.
What I currently have is: A small room (10x12 ft), a Samsung 32 LED, a PS3. Xbox 360 will be bought in future (not immediate, ~1 year). I dont think I will buy a blu ray player as I already have a PS3. Does a standalone blu-ray player provide anything extra over PS3?
Usage:
I dont have a tv connection in bedroom (nor will be getting one in the bedroom. Ever). TV will be used only for playing movies (Blu-rays via PS3, and using mass storage via USB port on tv or PS3), and ofcourse gaming using PS3. I also plan to add one xbox when I can afford it in future. So outputs from PS3 and xbox will be given to AVR through DMI. That means I need atleast 1 HDMI input and 1 more when I will buy xbox. Not sure if Ill need more because these are all the devices I want to own. Am I missing something? I will be connecting my PS3 to AVR, connect tv to AVR via HDMI and use the sound system of HTiB.
It will be used mainly to watch movies with my wife by blu-rays, DVD running on PS3, or series/movies on my HDD or pen drives connected to either PS3 or tv directly./ I am not much into music, so music performance is not on my priority list. Whatever it gives, will suffice, as far as music is concerned. And oh yes, will also use it for gaming some times (~15-20%).
Room dimensions:
A small bedroom: 10 (w) x 12 (l) feet. I have tried creating a hand sketch of the lay out so that it can better describe the room so that I can get better suggestions. Now there are two problems with the room (as you can see in the sketch) (rotate the image 90 degree right):
1. The size itself is not very big and given the current layout of how things are placed, I am not left with many options for placing my current belongings, leave alone adding a HTiB. But since I want my movies to look and sound amazing (no compromise on quality), I cant think anything else, but to add a HTiB. And I still also believe that HTiB can be added. No floor standers or book shelf speakers, but wall mounting ones will do. But not sure how will I place the sub.
2. There is a wooden almirah (2 feet wide, essentially covering the entire wall, except that that wall also has an entrance door) on the smaller (10 feet) side of the room. It makes the already small room even more smaller and makes the placement of the speaker a tough job.That makes it difficult for me to decide on the optimal placement. I also have little to none know- how about setting up a surround system for best experience.
So I need suggestion on what HTiB is best for this small room. Will my current options Onkyo HTX 3300/3400 suffice? (remember, I want a thundering movie experience/ excellent surround sound/ a cinema like movie experience)
My options:
I used to own a PS3 three years back (which I sold). I also used to own a Logitech z5500 D. While z5500 sure had thunderous sounds and floor shaking bass, one thing which I dint like was that bass was like booooooooooooooooooooooooom; and not boom. I am sure you experts will get what I am trying to say here. Forgive me for I dont know the exact term for that. While the bass feels good while watching movies, it was not exactly to my liking.
So, now I was again thinking of buying z5500 (or z906, which is the newer model), but then I realized that I read while buying z5500 3 years back that one should buy a HT to really get a good sound and that z5500 doesnt stand a chance against even an entry-level HTiB. Thats where I thought about getting these. After a lot of searching I have zeroed in on Onkyo HTS 3300/ 3400 . Though, I am still open to z5500 or z906 if they are sufficient for my needs given that they cost 8-10 cheaper than 3300/3400.
The lowest price Im getting for 3300 is 22.5k and for 3400 it is 26k after asking many dealers in Delhi-NCR.
Apart from that I am also getting 2 models of Yamaha. One is ~ 20k (dont remember which model). Other one is a display model hwose price (according to the demo guy) is ~32k and I can get it for ~19k.
If you can make out the Yamaha ones from the price, are they worth it? Specially the one @19k (dont forget its a display piece).
Or should I stick to 3300 (my primary choice after reading a lot on many forums that these are by far the best bang for entry level HTS)? I read on the forums that 3400 only has an extra HDMI in, which I dont think Ill need. So I dont think its justified to spend 4-5k for just one more HDMI input and front inputs.
What are my other options?
1 thing I want is that the sound quantity should not be less than z5500. I like quantity (thats what I meant by a thunderous, cinema like experience). But I also don't want "loose bass like z5500D". I am not concerned by quality, as it will ofcourse be better in an entry level HT as compared to z5500. But quantity matters as well.
I dont think Ill be upgrading any of the components very soon. I cant afford to, buying a HTiB for my movie needs is enough for atleast sometime now. Dont worry about a passive sub too, as z5500 must have had a psw too, but it was powerful enough o make things fall off my almirah, shake the floor etc. Havent heard an active sub so cant really tell the difference, but for now and foreseeable future.
Does 3300 speakers lack tweeters too, like z5500? If yes, then why should I buy 3300 when movie experience is great on z5500 (satellites dont have tweeters)?
Thank you for your patience. I dont know why I end up writing so long post when I ask for advice.
P.S. I understand I wont get a Ferrari if I can only pay for Nano. Just want best bang for my buck.
P.S. *2 If you recommend 3300, where can I get 3300 @ lowest price (better than 22.5k) in Delhi/ NCR?
TL;DR: Want a HTiB ~25k for mostly movies (DVDs, blurays, USB mass storage via PS3) and gaming via PS3 and Xbox from future.
, and therefore feeling the 2 year old Philip HT may not be be able to do justice to my needs anymore. Although I still feel the philips bass and surround was good for a 2-3 year old model
