Advice Needed for Drawing Room Stereo: Harman/Kardon and Infinity vs. Bose

manveet · 14th February 2009, 20:20

Rudra ji, you'll be surprised with all that this thread has taught me.

When I started I didn't even know that Audio is recorded on 2 Channels and Movies on 5. I didn't know that what separates the Home Theatre from HiFi (heck, I didn't even know that stereo music was called HiFi) is the Amplifier. A HT Amp is an AVR and a HiFi Amp is an IR.

Lot of people made suggestions that didn't make sense then, but oddly their meaning dawned on me when I visited the Market.

This thread helps me in asking intelligent questions, counter the Sales guy with alternate Brand names & fundaes that I have heard. he in turn justifies his stand and I get to learn all the more.

manveet · 14th February 2009, 20:23

Hey SK, you have the contact details of Sunny?

The CA person (Shane) also mentioned Sunny (when I brought up Tannoy) and said that he could give me the contact details. But I don't want to ask him.

Rudra Sen · 14th February 2009, 20:26

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Originally Posted by manveet

Rudra ji, you'll be surprised with all that this thread has taught me.

I'm not for a moment doubting that. Gathering knowledge is the key in TBHP. I'm happy to know that this thread has given you enough information to go and check out the marketplace.

sk456 · 15th February 2009, 05:52

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Originally Posted by manveet

So SK, you are basically suggesting the following .. is this right?

Cambridge Audio CD Player
Cambridge Audio Amplifier
Velodyne SubWoofer
Tannoy F1 Speakers

YESSS.. By jove youve got it

. Well you could check out the Krell or Tannoy web site and fid there India distributor. Sunny is listed there. Accoustic Arts or soemthoing is ther compnay name..Well here you go..ive done the googling bit.

ACOUSTIC ARTS PVT. LTD.
110019 K1/110 CR Park, 2nd Floor
New Dehli
TEL +91 11 41603949 FAX +91 11 41600335
EMAIL [COLOR=#0000ff]info@acoustic-arts.com[/COLOR]
Sunny Chhibber

sk456 · 21st February 2009, 05:07

ANy updates on the purchase/audition manveet? Did you end up likig /buying anything. Do keep us posted with pics. Why should only ICE wallahs have all the fun..

manveet · 21st February 2009, 09:39

Hey SK, I just got busy with work during the week. Intend to call up Sunny and check out his stuff, maybe today.

Will keep you posted.

manveet · 26th April 2009, 22:24

Well, thank you guys for contributing to this thread and teaching me so much about audio (esp. Home Theater versus HiFi).

The main reason for not going ahead with the HiFi that we almost finalized last month (refer few posts back) was that
Mum and Dad wanted something small and stylish that would blend into the background; Although we were quite OK with bookshelf speakers, there just wasn't any place to put the Amplifier & CD Player without buying a separate rack.

Sorry to disappoint you Audiophiles out there, but we've gone ahead and bought Bose after-all.

This is a linky to the product:

BOSE INDIA

Haven't installed it yet, will share a review when done.

manveet · 26th April 2009, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Key for any audio setup is this: If you're happy then be done with it.

There are loads of audio gurus here and they'll be really unhappy though.

Amen to that.

................

pranava999 · 26th April 2009, 22:55

was going trough this thread right from the beginning and it has been a really good resource. Sure has made me a lot more knowledgeable. Sad to know at the end, you picked up a bose...but as long as everyone's happy with it , nothing better. Enjoy it.

reignofchaos · 26th April 2009, 23:04

Damn.... had you posted this, we'd have moved you to the arcam direction. This is what you should have got alongwith bookshelves.

Find out more about the FMJ and Solo product ranges

anupmathur · 27th April 2009, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by manveet

Sorry to disappoint you Audiophiles out there, but we've gone ahead and bought Bose after-all.

Manveet, congrats on your new system! There are very few here that would approve of Bose! However, I too am a Bose user and have been for over three decades!
Enjoy your 'terrible & overpriced' system, LOL!

Thad E Ginathom · 27th April 2009, 12:40

Important thing is that the whole family is happy! I'm glad you let us know the result

Jeeper · 27th April 2009, 14:28

Congrets for your Bose, welcome to the world of pure music than Noise.

Your criteria was quite clear and sonsidering that you were not left with much choices.

Going with Bose according to me was like going with best choice out of available in India.

Get some original music Disks and enjoy bose sound clarity and instrumental details.

anupmathur · 27th April 2009, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeeper

Congrets for your Bose, welcome to the world of pure music than Noise.

Your criteria was quite clear and sonsidering that you were not left with much choices.

Going with Bose according to me was like going with best choice out of available in India.

Get some original music Disks and enjoy bose sound clarity and instrumental details.

Gosh Jeeper, you're a brave one to say so much! There's more than a fair chance you'll get flamed for this here!

Jeeper · 18th May 2009, 20:02

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"Gosh Jeeper, you're a brave one to say so much! There's more than a fair chance you'll get flamed for this here!

"

Unquote

Dear Anup,

Its not a brave statement there are efforts and detail study behind my claim.
I did considerable research before going for my Denon AVR & Infinity Speaker system.
I bought the system from singapore brought it to Batam Island Indonesia followed by air freight to Jakarta and last year in India weighting @ 200 kgs a grand total.(spend @ Rs 3 Lacs including airfreight and duties for bringing in to India)

Healthy debet with fair intention is always welcome, will be considering as sharing the knowledge and experience. I shall be able to provide feed back of several bose useres that are fully satisfied with Bose equipment.

Yours might be the one unfortunate relationship with bose.

14th February 2009, 20:20	#106
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 732 Times View My Garage	Rudra ji, you'll be surprised with all that this thread has taught me. When I started I didn't even know that Audio is recorded on 2 Channels and Movies on 5. I didn't know that what separates the Home Theatre from HiFi (heck, I didn't even know that stereo music was called HiFi) is the Amplifier. A HT Amp is an AVR and a HiFi Amp is an IR. Lot of people made suggestions that didn't make sense then, but oddly their meaning dawned on me when I visited the Market. This thread helps me in asking intelligent questions, counter the Sales guy with alternate Brand names & fundaes that I have heard. he in turn justifies his stand and I get to learn all the more.
	() Thanks

14th February 2009, 20:23	#107
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 732 Times View My Garage	Hey SK, you have the contact details of Sunny? The CA person (Shane) also mentioned Sunny (when I brought up Tannoy) and said that he could give me the contact details. But I don't want to ask him.
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21st February 2009, 05:07	#110
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	ANy updates on the purchase/audition manveet? Did you end up likig /buying anything. Do keep us posted with pics. Why should only ICE wallahs have all the fun..
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21st February 2009, 09:39	#111
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 732 Times View My Garage	Hey SK, I just got busy with work during the week. Intend to call up Sunny and check out his stuff, maybe today. Will keep you posted.
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26th April 2009, 22:24	#112
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 732 Times View My Garage	Update Well, thank you guys for contributing to this thread and teaching me so much about audio (esp. Home Theater versus HiFi). The main reason for not going ahead with the HiFi that we almost finalized last month (refer few posts back) was that Mum and Dad wanted something small and stylish that would blend into the background; Although we were quite OK with bookshelf speakers, there just wasn't any place to put the Amplifier & CD Player without buying a separate rack. Sorry to disappoint you Audiophiles out there, but we've gone ahead and bought Bose after-all. This is a linky to the product: BOSE INDIA Haven't installed it yet, will share a review when done. Last edited by manveet : 26th April 2009 at 22:27.
	() Thanks

26th April 2009, 22:55	#114
pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	was going trough this thread right from the beginning and it has been a really good resource. Sure has made me a lot more knowledgeable. Sad to know at the end, you picked up a bose...but as long as everyone's happy with it , nothing better. Enjoy it. Last edited by pranava999 : 26th April 2009 at 22:58.
	() Thanks

26th April 2009, 23:04	#115
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Damn.... had you posted this, we'd have moved you to the arcam direction. This is what you should have got alongwith bookshelves. Find out more about the FMJ and Solo product ranges
	() Thanks

27th April 2009, 12:40	#117
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	Important thing is that the whole family is happy! I'm glad you let us know the result
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27th April 2009, 14:28	#118
Jeeper BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: BRD /BPN Posts: 36 Thanked: 6 Times	Congrets for your Bose, welcome to the world of pure music than Noise. Your criteria was quite clear and sonsidering that you were not left with much choices. Going with Bose according to me was like going with best choice out of available in India. Get some original music Disks and enjoy bose sound clarity and instrumental details.
	() Thanks

18th May 2009, 20:02	#120
Jeeper BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: BRD /BPN Posts: 36 Thanked: 6 Times	Quote "Gosh Jeeper, you're a brave one to say so much! There's more than a fair chance you'll get flamed for this here! " Unquote Dear Anup, Its not a brave statement there are efforts and detail study behind my claim. I did considerable research before going for my Denon AVR & Infinity Speaker system. I bought the system from singapore brought it to Batam Island Indonesia followed by air freight to Jakarta and last year in India weighting @ 200 kgs a grand total.(spend @ Rs 3 Lacs including airfreight and duties for bringing in to India) Healthy debet with fair intention is always welcome, will be considering as sharing the knowledge and experience. I shall be able to provide feed back of several bose useres that are fully satisfied with Bose equipment. Yours might be the one unfortunate relationship with bose.
	() Thanks