(onkyo tx-sr508 or Denon 1311) + polk TSI 200

[sanjivg]

Hi Gurus,

I want a system for music mainly (to begin with) and later may want to upgrade it to 5.1/7.1 for viewing movies.

These are what I am thinking
1. Onkyo tx-sr508 (26K) + polk TSI 200 front speakers, or onkyo SKS-528 (15k)
2. Denon 1311 (25K) + polk TSI 200
3. Onkyo S3300 HTIB (25K)

Don't want to go beyond 40k as of now.
Later will add a sub.
And then other speakers sometime in future.

Let me know your suggestions. Will finalize this weekend.

 

[rahuljonline]

Hi, even I have similar requirements.
Why don't you consder the following too:
1. Denon 1311+Polk RM6750
2. Onkyo 508+Jamo S406+Jamo centre and Rear (Should be just above 40)

 

[sanjivg]

sr508 produces 160W / Ch, but polk 6750 channel speakers are 100W. The driver is also 1x.
I guess TSI 200 would be better speakers.

Where do you get Jamo in bangalore? what's the price?

 

[rahuljonline]

sr508 produces 160W / Ch, but polk 6750 channel speakers are 100W. The driver is also 1x.
I guess TSI 200 would be better speakers.

Where do you get Jamo in bangalore? what's the price?

Ofcourse TSI 200 is a better speaker. But 6750 gives you 5.1 package with a powered sub.

 

[sanjivg]

I will have to replace each component of 6750 in future.
Even the sub with 6750 won't be so good.

I am currently looking AVR + 2 speakers at 40 K or less.

 

[sanjivg]

one more question?
Have you decided on Denon 1311 Vs Onkyo sr508?

ProFX has denon and polk both , so they might give a discount.

 

[swami]

Do check out my signature and go for a demo if possible

 

[rahuljonline]

Jamo S 406 HCS is a 5 speaker package. Ebay shows 20ks, should be lesser though. That includes towers too. Should be a good combo with Onkyo 508, read some reviews in amazon too...

 

[sanjivg]

Do check out my signature and go for a demo if possible

your signature is missing.

 

[sanjivg]

Jamo S 406 HCS is a 5 speaker package. Ebay shows 20ks, should be lesser though. That includes towers too. Should be a good combo with Onkyo 508, read some reviews in amazon too...

Hmmm... looks like a good proposition.
Do we have specs somewhere of each component?

The other problem is that it is difficult to place towers and they occupy too much space.

 

[sanjivg]

Jama 406 HCS 1 is listed as 18,900 on bigbazaar. free shipping.
check this
ezone.futurebazaar.com : Jamo S 406 HCS Home Cinema System : Speakers

 

[swami]

Do check out my signature and go for a demo if possible

your signature is missing.

Denon 1611 & wharfedale 9.1 combination.

 

[sanjivg]

1311 is same as 1611 except the auto calibration. And there is price difference of about 6k. What do you say? should I go for 1311?

 

[swami]

1311 is same as 1611 except the auto calibration. And there is price difference of about 6k. What do you say? should I go for 1311?

Entirely your decision. If you are good with missing some extra features and it makes more value for your money, sure go ahead! However, I have neither read the specs of 1311 nor have I got demo of the same. Trust your eyes/ears and make a decision that suits you.

 

[Rajesh Dayal]

I suggest go for the 1st option. ONKYO receivers and POLK AUDIO speakers make an awesome combination. Speakers are not that great in Onkyo.

 

[Kittu]

Go for auditions with different combos repeatedly.. Let your ears tell you which is the best....

 

[avidyarthy]

Or try out my combi ....

You can replace wharf moviestar 70+ with either wharf 9.1 or 9.2 diamonds. The Pioneers are very very good for music.

 

[sanjivg]

I am leaning towards sr508 with polk TSi 200.

BTW, what would be the price range pioneer vsx-520 ? and where do you get them in Bangalore?

 

[sanjivg]

The next question is where do I get the best price in bangalore for sr508 and Polk TSI 200?

Modern World quoted 27 K for onkyo
Profx quoted 15K for polk TSI 200 pair.

What's the street price? how much I can bargain?

 

[Kittu]

The next question is where do I get the best price in bangalore for sr508 and Polk TSI 200?

Modern World quoted 27 K for onkyo
Profx quoted 15K for polk TSI 200 pair.

What's the street price? how much I can bargain?

15% on mrp is the common bargain beyond that totally on your skills...