The Home Theater thread

ampere · 7th May 2010, 22:35

Should be possible. But what I would suggest is look for a amp, which can also output 5.1 and not just sterio. (I guess most amps already do that)

Then you can look at good floor standing speakers for L/R.

I guess the shops are the same though. HK/Denon is what I am aware of. Profx at MG road and Indiajbl.com should tell you about HK.

mobike008 · 9th May 2010, 20:27

I have an Onkyo 5.1 channel HT at home since the time they had launched in Hyderabad in 2005.

Trust me, even to this day it works flawlessly and the music is very crisp and bass is also quite impressive for the price that i had paid then ( about 28K for a second from bottom model)

Till date, never had the opportunity to use the service of Onkyo as it never ditched me despite my "ALMOST" daily usage of the home theatre.

If you like the sound, dont think twice. Go for it

toiingg · 9th May 2010, 20:55

razor4077 has an Onkyo HT. You might want to drop him a PM

khoj · 9th May 2010, 23:41

I have been using an Onkyo amplifier it is a 5.1 something, Dolby & THX certified unit, do not recall the model coupled to an Onkyo double cassette deck with a multiple frequency external equalizer coupled to an Onkyo DVD/VCD/CD/MP3 player(added in 2000~2001) all coupled to a pair of Bose 301 direct speakers since 1998.

I am not an audiophile and do not really look after the components but have not had an issue with the set up except for the DVD player about three years back. The unit was serviced and the lens was either cleaned or replaced and we were back on track. All of the components have electro mechanical switches. You press a button on the remote or on the face and something goes click deep inside and action! As you can see the post is more on the longevity of the equipment rather than dealers service etc. However I would ask you to go ahead and if there is an issue just turn the volume up and the matter can be escalated with the 'company' here in Delhi.

Happy listening !

rupinder · 10th May 2010, 01:37

how are jamo speakers .these are the only brand i know is available in ludhiana and getting a package with marantz amp

ghpk · 10th May 2010, 02:55

I've a 4-5 yr old Sony Mini HiFi System. full details here

The Home Theater thread-sony_mhcrv888d.jpg

I've not placed the surround speakers at rear and with recent repairs of entire house the satellite speaker cables are mis-placed or lost.

Can some one suggest which wires should be used, the only wire I've currently is for the central speaker and its a thin copper wire which came along the system itself.
Speakers would be approx 4 meter away from system however to prevent them coming in way i'll have to move them along walls and it would be 6-8 meter away from main unit.

Visited a store and there was some speaker wire suggested which was like semi-transparent and had copper wires @ Rs.14/mtr.
should i use them for surround speakers or is there any specific ones.

I'll be connecting my 32 inch Bravia to it, already have all other cables.

drvhplyevraftr · 10th May 2010, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

I have AVR130 + R/L Northridge + VCS10 (Bose Center) + 310 (Bose Surr) + Roarr (Sonodyne - Sub).

Hi:

How good is the VCS10 (bose center)? I am quoted Rs 11k for it. Is it worth that price?. I have a Acoustimass 10 system and thought of adding a VCS10 to complement the existing setup.

Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions on it.

Thank you.

Hatari · 10th May 2010, 13:31

it was installed over the weekend.. top notch clarity!

now figuring out which is the ideal setting when watching stereo sound TV etc

roy_libran · 10th May 2010, 13:35

I have had an ONKYO for about 3 years now. No problems at all! There is only one place to get it serviced at, in Delhi, but haven't bothered to touch base with them yet. Touch wood, instead!

idea1979 · 15th May 2010, 17:12

Ezone is offering (Attached.)

LG 42" LED TV -42LH90QR (General negotiated price is 65,000/-)
Onkya HTS 3100 Home Theator (Generally Sold at 21800/- Negotiated.)
XBox Arcade (Aprx 12,000/-)
4 GM Gold Coin

All this for Aprx 80000/- . I am finding this deal lucrative but all i need is LED TV and rest of items are additional. However can be sold out as they comes with full warrenty.

Seeking your opinion on this offer. If at all anybody is already using these products, please do leave your input.

I have checked reviews for LG 42" LED TV -42LH90QR, and is has good reputation.

Hope thread doesnt get deleted.

idea1979 · 15th May 2010, 23:40

@Mods, Thanks for keeping this thread.

@ 86 Viewrs: Thanks for viewing.

Already paid and closed this deal. :-). Stuff will be delivered tomorrow.

Gurpartap Singh · 16th May 2010, 01:15

Make sure things are brand new and not demo stuff, refurbrished, etc. Unless you don't mind it being so.

mobike008 · 16th May 2010, 13:12

Deal sounds too good to be true but, make sure the actual negotiated price is what you get in market.

Usually all those large electronic stores package in such a way that all items cost is included in final price.

idea1979 · 16th May 2010, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurpartap Singh

Make sure things are brand new and not demo stuff, refurbrished, etc. Unless you don't mind it being so.

Sure thing. I will also check Mfg dates before opening packages.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

Deal sounds too good to be true but, make sure the actual negotiated price is what you get in market.

Usually all those large electronic stores package in such a way that all items cost is included in final price.

Offer really seems to be too good. As told , i have ended up buying unwanted stuff like xbox and THX home theater . But i will resale them at subsidised price as i dont need them. It comes with 1 Year Manufacturer warranty.

mukeshgoel · 16th May 2010, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by idea1979

i have ended up buying unwanted stuff like xbox and THX home theater . But i will resale them at subsidised price as i dont need them. It comes with 1 Year Manufacturer warranty.

Are you sure that Home Theater is THX? I guess it is Onkyo 3100 in the offer and that is the most basic Onkyo without HDMI.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

7th May 2010, 22:35	#886
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,339 Thanked: 13,628 Times View My Garage	Should be possible. But what I would suggest is look for a amp, which can also output 5.1 and not just sterio. (I guess most amps already do that) Then you can look at good floor standing speakers for L/R. I guess the shops are the same though. HK/Denon is what I am aware of. Profx at MG road and Indiajbl.com should tell you about HK.
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9th May 2010, 20:27	#887
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12,000 Thanked: 17,178 Times View My Garage	I have an Onkyo 5.1 channel HT at home since the time they had launched in Hyderabad in 2005. Trust me, even to this day it works flawlessly and the music is very crisp and bass is also quite impressive for the price that i had paid then ( about 28K for a second from bottom model) Till date, never had the opportunity to use the service of Onkyo as it never ditched me despite my "ALMOST" daily usage of the home theatre. If you like the sound, dont think twice. Go for it
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9th May 2010, 20:55	#888
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 643 Thanked: 308 Times	razor4077 has an Onkyo HT. You might want to drop him a PM
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9th May 2010, 23:41	#889
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,288 Times View My Garage	I have been using an Onkyo amplifier it is a 5.1 something, Dolby & THX certified unit, do not recall the model coupled to an Onkyo double cassette deck with a multiple frequency external equalizer coupled to an Onkyo DVD/VCD/CD/MP3 player(added in 2000~2001) all coupled to a pair of Bose 301 direct speakers since 1998. I am not an audiophile and do not really look after the components but have not had an issue with the set up except for the DVD player about three years back. The unit was serviced and the lens was either cleaned or replaced and we were back on track. All of the components have electro mechanical switches. You press a button on the remote or on the face and something goes click deep inside and action! As you can see the post is more on the longevity of the equipment rather than dealers service etc. However I would ask you to go ahead and if there is an issue just turn the volume up and the matter can be escalated with the 'company' here in Delhi. Happy listening !
	() Thanks

10th May 2010, 01:37	#890
rupinder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ludhiana Posts: 197 Thanked: 5 Times	how are jamo speakers .these are the only brand i know is available in ludhiana and getting a package with marantz amp
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10th May 2010, 02:55	#891
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 213 Times	Sony Home theater system, Wiring Help Needed I've a 4-5 yr old Sony Mini HiFi System. full details here I've not placed the surround speakers at rear and with recent repairs of entire house the satellite speaker cables are mis-placed or lost. Can some one suggest which wires should be used, the only wire I've currently is for the central speaker and its a thin copper wire which came along the system itself. Speakers would be approx 4 meter away from system however to prevent them coming in way i'll have to move them along walls and it would be 6-8 meter away from main unit. Visited a store and there was some speaker wire suggested which was like semi-transparent and had copper wires @ Rs.14/mtr. should i use them for surround speakers or is there any specific ones. I'll be connecting my 32 inch Bravia to it, already have all other cables.
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10th May 2010, 13:31	#893
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,901 Thanked: 927 Times	it was installed over the weekend.. top notch clarity! now figuring out which is the ideal setting when watching stereo sound TV etc
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10th May 2010, 13:35	#894
roy_libran Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DNCR Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 3,650 Times View My Garage	I have had an ONKYO for about 3 years now. No problems at all! There is only one place to get it serviced at, in Delhi, but haven't bothered to touch base with them yet. Touch wood, instead!
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15th May 2010, 17:12	#895
idea1979 BANNED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 234 Thanked: 0 Times	42" LG LED LCD + Onkya HTS 3100 Home Theator + X Box Arcade = 79990/-How is this Deal Ezone is offering (Attached.) LG 42" LED TV -42LH90QR (General negotiated price is 65,000/-) Onkya HTS 3100 Home Theator (Generally Sold at 21800/- Negotiated.) XBox Arcade (Aprx 12,000/-) 4 GM Gold Coin All this for Aprx 80000/- . I am finding this deal lucrative but all i need is LED TV and rest of items are additional. However can be sold out as they comes with full warrenty. Seeking your opinion on this offer. If at all anybody is already using these products, please do leave your input. I have checked reviews for LG 42" LED TV -42LH90QR, and is has good reputation. Hope thread doesnt get deleted. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by idea1979 : 15th May 2010 at 17:13.
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15th May 2010, 23:40	#896
idea1979 BANNED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 234 Thanked: 0 Times	@Mods, Thanks for keeping this thread. @ 86 Viewrs: Thanks for viewing. Already paid and closed this deal. :-). Stuff will be delivered tomorrow.
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16th May 2010, 01:15	#897
Gurpartap Singh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandigarh — PB Posts: 209 Thanked: 4 Times	Make sure things are brand new and not demo stuff, refurbrished, etc. Unless you don't mind it being so.
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16th May 2010, 13:12	#898
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12,000 Thanked: 17,178 Times View My Garage	Deal sounds too good to be true but, make sure the actual negotiated price is what you get in market. Usually all those large electronic stores package in such a way that all items cost is included in final price.
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