Wharfedale or Polk Audio for Gaming?? Budget 40-45K

[nightmare]

Hey guys,

Wanted to buy speakers for my Pioneer Vsx-915. Want to have a 5.1 setup with a budget of 40K. Am really confused whether to go for the Polks or Wharfdales, as i have mentioned in the thread title, i'll be using it for 80% gaming and 20% movies. The budget can be extended if you guys can really convince me that it will be worth it

I can't audition either of them, as i stay in Udupi/Manipal where we don't have any AV store, so i'll be totally relying on you guys.

Thanks in advance!!

PS: Room is app. (16*26), will be utilizing a square space out of it (16*16)

Also, looking for a FS+Surround+Center+Sub combination

 

[nightmare]

^hey, i called up your store and got a quote for polks and wharfies.. spoke to Raj... still confused on which one to go for specifically for gaming...

 

[madhu_7]

Polk would be better over Whafes as in my Audition exp found them tight in Mid s and Bass...
Polk would make ur gaming experience more lively imho...
Make sure u protect ur gear against the monsoon power fluctuations lost my Desktop (Fried motherboard) to fluctuations wen i was there....

 

[nightmare]

thanks for the advice madhu.. few months back a lightning strike somewhere nearby fried my Xbox, my samsung C450's motherboard( which was one week old) and the modem.. thankfully all of them were replaced...

 

[madhu_7]

Ur welcome and gud luck with your shopping....
Happy GAMING :yahoo:

 

[Kittu]

Go for POLK RTIs.

 

[nightmare]

kittu bhai, don't you think the RTI's are kinda out of my budget???

 

[Kittu]

First start with FS and a SUB , later you can add the remaining with future savings .

 

[nightmare]

^he he wish i could but do you think the spending is justified for audio for Gaming purposes...?? I guess i would prefer to finish it off with the current budget

 

[Kittu]

Even if you go for TSI series , I don't think you can get 5.1 setup including sub in that budget. 16*16 is decent size room so sub sat combo may not do justice .

 

[nightmare]

@kittu: as i mentioned before, if it is really worth it (huge noticeable difference) i can extend my budget, but need you guys help to decide upon it...

@pranab... yup! just want to get peoples opinion here will surely get back to you after taking a final decision...

 

[jasper83]

Get a Denon 1311 (or may be a cheaper receiver still) along with Jamo S406 ( 2 towers , 2 surrounds and a center) With Jamo Sub 200 (after auditioning). Budget increase .... total 5.1 is gonna be around 50-55K.

Just an opinion mate

Thanks

 

[nightmare]

@jasper: already have a Pioneer VSX-915 (7.1) amp bro.. thanks for the suggestion anyways!!

 

[nightmare]

No gamers auditioned polk or wharfedale before buying?? come one guys.. some more inputs please...

 

[Kittu]

Congrats nightmare.:clapping:

 

[nightmare]

Thanks Kittu Bhai!!

 

[jasper83]

Mubaarkaaannnnnnnnn .... post pics as well after setup. I am just waiting for my sub to be finalised , will be doing the same ;-)

 

[nightmare]

sure buddy!!

 

[madhu_7]

Congrats Nightmare.....Happy listening
would be in Manipal Next week(Exams).....letme know in case ur free lets meet over a cofee:lol:

 

[vasishta.sushant]

Lovely. You'll just love the fronts. They just prove magical in movies and games. I wonder why didn't you opt for Polk sub ? Would have paired lot better. And good that you bought polk center channel. I haven't seen anything better that is so good with vocals.

Congrats.