The Home Theater thread

goandude · 25th February 2010, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

Thanks guys, planning to visit their store this/next week. Any specific model to look for?

Spent 19,500/- on a Sony dav 510. it has just come into the market as a substitute for the outgoing 390k model. has some slightly different features. I had checked this out vis a vis Sony 390, 290, Onkyo 3100 and phillips 3571. celine dion "power of love" for 2 channel sound and eagles "hotel california" for 5.1 sound and PQ. I like my bass tight and loud.

IMO phillips had the richest and best SQ. followed by the 390, 290 and 3100, went for the sony view its brand image and service. installed at home and viewing thru a samsung 29" slim. I'm happy and satisfied (for now).

Cheers

mukeshgoel · 25th February 2010, 09:57

I have a 46" Samsung LCD.

Have 100% power backup in my apartment through gensets. So, if the power goes or comes back, there is disconnection of 20 seconds / 5 seconds respectively.

Can I use normal MicroTek UPSs (Rs.1700/-) for these as I do not need much back up time ? (Only for TV)

Also, if I need to put all my equipments (46" LCD/Media Player/1TB Hard Disk/Onkyo S590/Tata Sky/DVD Player) on a UPS. What capacity and what brand should I look for?

Thanks.

jassi · 25th February 2010, 10:32

^^ you are looking at a ups or inverter upwards of 1kva for all that stuff. I use a 1kva inverter (apc bi1000i) and have had lots of issues with that. If you do go for an inverter make sure its sinewave - i paid 20k+ for mine. My recommendation is an online UPS, but that may turn out to be an expensive option.

mukeshgoel · 25th February 2010, 10:34

Thanks Jassi.

Will you recommend sinewave inverter even if I need backup time of just 30 seconds.

What kind of issues can I face with 1000VA APC UPS? And is 1000 VA sufficient load for all my equipment (including Onkto HT) ?

jassi · 25th February 2010, 12:09

^^ squarewaves or approximate sine waves can damage your equipment overtime - yes with 30 secs it may take years, but you never know. The APC UPS Bi1000i was the only one with pure sine wave - but the problems I have faced over years would make me not recommend it - you maybe lucky to not have the same problems though :-) the specific problem I had was the 1kva models use two batteries and if even one battery has some issue, the other battery gets loaded and starts failing and losing cells. This is a cyclic process and then both batteries fail in few months. I have 7-8 battery replacements from APC and have given up!
So UPS or sine-wave inverter, buy something which has 1 battery only (dunno if that is possible with loads greater of 1kva and more)

mukeshgoel · 25th February 2010, 12:37

Thanks.

I plan for APC 550VA for everything except Onkyo.

Otherwise I plan APC BR1100 for everything including Onkyo.

Both of them have one battery.

rrswift · 25th February 2010, 12:58

Here is the setup that has been running perfectly for the past 18 months
1. UPS : Xenon 800 watts (Pure sine wave) with 160AH Amaron low maintenence battery.
2. 1KVA Servo stabilizer : from Servomax brand.
3. The following equipment is connected to Servo stabilizer:
40" Samsung LCD, Reliance STB, Yamaha V450 receiver, Samsung DVD with harddisk recorder.

I am able to watch TV + Home theater + STB or TV + Home Theater + DVD for more than hour whenever the power-cuts are there.

The max time I have run this setup on UPS is about 1 hour 15 minutes before power was restored.

mukeshgoel · 3rd March 2010, 18:44

I am getting APC 550VA for Rs.1900 and APC 1100VA for Rs.4650.

Should I buy APC550 for everything except Onkyo or should I buy APC1100VA for everything including Onkyo ?

Will 1100 VA will be sufficient for all my equipments?

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mukeshgoel

I have a 46" Samsung LCD.

Have 100% power backup in my apartment through gensets. So, if the power goes or comes back, there is disconnection of 20 seconds / 5 seconds respectively.

Can I use normal MicroTek UPSs (Rs.1700/-) for these as I do not need much back up time ? (Only for TV)

Also, if I need to put all my equipments (46" LCD/Media Player/1TB Hard Disk/Onkyo S590/Tata Sky/DVD Player) on a UPS. What capacity and what brand should I look for?

Thanks.

Latheesh · 31st March 2010, 16:28

Based on your replies I am planning to audition these three HTS on this weekend. Budget extended to max 30K

1) HK AVR255+JBL
2) DHT 390 - DENON
3) RS40 todoroki – Pioneer? - I know it is out of my budget but still want to check it

I know HK store, How about Pioneer? I think there is one in Sigma mall.
No idea where to check for Denon, help please

ampere · 31st March 2010, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

Based on your replies I am planning to audition these three HTS on this weekend. Budget extended to max 30K

1) HK AVR255+JBL
2) DHT 390 - DENON
3) RS40 todoroki – Pioneer? - I know it is out of my budget but still want to check it

I know HK store, How about Pioneer? I think there is one in Sigma mall.
No idea where to check for Denon, help please

Denon is at Barton center ground floor on MG Road. This is old info, not sure if they have shifted.

I am one happy HK/JBL customer for the last 6 years !

Latheesh · 1st April 2010, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

Denon is at Barton center ground floor on MG Road. This is old info, not sure if they have shifted.

I am one happy HK/JBL customer for the last 6 years !

Tried contacting the phone number provided in DENON website (5768 6722) but looks like it is wrong.

ampere · 1st April 2010, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

Tried contacting the phone number provided in DENON website (5768 6722) but looks like it is wrong.

Try this:

Profx - Advanced Audio Solutions

Latheesh · 1st April 2010, 17:50

Thanks buddy, will contact them tomorrow

EDIT: Called them now

They said they do not deal with this model DHT 390

Instead they offered:

Denon receiver with Polk speaker package

AVR 1610
Polk RM6750

MRP: 58500
Offer Price: 39900

Contact Person: Sethu 9980010896

ampere · 1st April 2010, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

Thanks buddy, will contact them tomorrow

EDIT: Called them now

They said they do not deal with this model DHT 390

Instead they offered:

Denon receiver with Polk speaker package

AVR 1610
Polk RM6750

MRP: 58500
Offer Price: 39900

Contact Person: Sethu 9980010896

I have not followed on AV RX once I got mine. Quite some time now. I also remember next to Safina Plaza there used the Wharfedale show room, (The same complex where you have Samrkand Restaurant). Not sure if its still there.

Latheesh · 3rd April 2010, 08:23

eZone is offering DHT 390 for Rs.29990. But they do not have a demo piece.

25th February 2010, 09:57	#827
mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 2,412 Times View My Garage	I have a 46" Samsung LCD. Have 100% power backup in my apartment through gensets. So, if the power goes or comes back, there is disconnection of 20 seconds / 5 seconds respectively. Can I use normal MicroTek UPSs (Rs.1700/-) for these as I do not need much back up time ? (Only for TV) Also, if I need to put all my equipments (46" LCD/Media Player/1TB Hard Disk/Onkyo S590/Tata Sky/DVD Player) on a UPS. What capacity and what brand should I look for? Thanks.
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25th February 2010, 10:32	#828
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	^^ you are looking at a ups or inverter upwards of 1kva for all that stuff. I use a 1kva inverter (apc bi1000i) and have had lots of issues with that. If you do go for an inverter make sure its sinewave - i paid 20k+ for mine. My recommendation is an online UPS, but that may turn out to be an expensive option.
	() Thanks

25th February 2010, 10:34	#829
mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 2,412 Times View My Garage	Thanks Jassi. Will you recommend sinewave inverter even if I need backup time of just 30 seconds. What kind of issues can I face with 1000VA APC UPS? And is 1000 VA sufficient load for all my equipment (including Onkto HT) ?
	() Thanks

25th February 2010, 12:09	#830
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	^^ squarewaves or approximate sine waves can damage your equipment overtime - yes with 30 secs it may take years, but you never know. The APC UPS Bi1000i was the only one with pure sine wave - but the problems I have faced over years would make me not recommend it - you maybe lucky to not have the same problems though :-) the specific problem I had was the 1kva models use two batteries and if even one battery has some issue, the other battery gets loaded and starts failing and losing cells. This is a cyclic process and then both batteries fail in few months. I have 7-8 battery replacements from APC and have given up! So UPS or sine-wave inverter, buy something which has 1 battery only (dunno if that is possible with loads greater of 1kva and more)
	() Thanks

25th February 2010, 12:37	#831
mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 2,412 Times View My Garage	Thanks. I plan for APC 550VA for everything except Onkyo. Otherwise I plan APC BR1100 for everything including Onkyo. Both of them have one battery.
	() Thanks

25th February 2010, 12:58	#832
rrswift BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 31 Thanked: 10 Times	Here is the setup that has been running perfectly for the past 18 months 1. UPS : Xenon 800 watts (Pure sine wave) with 160AH Amaron low maintenence battery. 2. 1KVA Servo stabilizer : from Servomax brand. 3. The following equipment is connected to Servo stabilizer: 40" Samsung LCD, Reliance STB, Yamaha V450 receiver, Samsung DVD with harddisk recorder. I am able to watch TV + Home theater + STB or TV + Home Theater + DVD for more than hour whenever the power-cuts are there. The max time I have run this setup on UPS is about 1 hour 15 minutes before power was restored.
	() Thanks

31st March 2010, 16:28	#834
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,337 Thanked: 10,627 Times	Based on your replies I am planning to audition these three HTS on this weekend. Budget extended to max 30K 1) HK AVR255+JBL 2) DHT 390 - DENON 3) RS40 todoroki – Pioneer? - I know it is out of my budget but still want to check it I know HK store, How about Pioneer? I think there is one in Sigma mall. No idea where to check for Denon, help please Last edited by Latheesh : 31st March 2010 at 16:30.
	() Thanks

1st April 2010, 17:50	#838
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,337 Thanked: 10,627 Times	Thanks buddy, will contact them tomorrow EDIT: Called them now They said they do not deal with this model DHT 390 Instead they offered: Denon receiver with Polk speaker package AVR 1610 Polk RM6750 MRP: 58500 Offer Price: 39900 Contact Person: Sethu 9980010896 Last edited by Latheesh : 1st April 2010 at 17:56.
	() Thanks

3rd April 2010, 08:23	#840
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,337 Thanked: 10,627 Times	eZone is offering DHT 390 for Rs.29990. But they do not have a demo piece.
	() Thanks