JBL BD300 or Pioneer Receiver + Boston/JBL

[yogeshtulsiani]

Need to buy a home theater for a friend. Will be used mostly for music 80 to 90%. Because of the room dynamics, would prefer satellite speakers. I know a stereo system would be better, but friend wants a 5.1 with a sub. Also if possible the subwoofer height needs to be up to 12". Budget under 40k. Don't like Yamaha HTIBs, so that's out.

Option 1:
JBL Cinema 300 for around 33k from ebay.in
Built in BluRay player with bluetooth, SCS140 speakers, 100 W active subwoofer

Option 2:
Pioneer VSX522K receiver for 16.5k from a dealer (without bill)
Boston XS 2.1 rear & subwoofer for 11.5k from hifimart
JBL Control 1 for 8k from a dealer (available for 7.5k from IT Depot, not sure how reliable is the site)
No Center channel as of now

Option 3:
Pioneer VSX522K receiver for 16.5k from a dealer (without bill)
JBL SCS 200.5BK 5.1 system for 21k from dealer (with bill)

Thanks in advance.

 

[afj]

whats the room size. i still think you should advocate to him the benefits of stereo over surround sound. def much better sound quality

 

[yogeshtulsiani]

whats the room size. i still think you should advocate to him the benefits of stereo over surround sound. def much better sound quality

thanks, i tried but stereo won't be possible. a 5.1 is what he wants

 

[yogeshtulsiani]

any suggestions. need to buy by this weekend

 

[bhattmg]

Hi,

Which one did you end up with? I am considering JBL BD300 or Yamaha YHT 299...