The Home Theater thread

ppr · 17th November 2010, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjayc

Why do you say so? I bought the Onkyo TX-NR5007 from Amazon and got it shipped it here via Borderlinx - have been running it via a step-down connected to Vertex Servo Stabilizer for almost 4 months now without any issue. If these receivers are designed to run @110V in USA, as long as 110V power supply is provided - what possibly could go wrong?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Have not faced any issue with step down transformers. Have been using it for last 4 years.

We just need to make sure :

1. Transformer is an "isolation" transformer
2. Rated capacity is at least twice of AVR (power consumption in a cycle is not uniform)

This does increase the cost, 1 KVA transformer would cost approx 2.5k.

The transformer required to use these US based amps has to be really large. It may have to weigh between 5 - 10 kgs. Even after that the sound quality might suffer because the power supply in the US is @ 60 Hz and here it is 50 Hz. It is not just the voltage. I have friends whose amps don't sound the same here. You can however use all other equipments which use lower current like DVD players, Pre-amp/Processors etc without any problem. Only Power amps (and AV Receivers which include them) have a problem.

Check out this
http://www.drhifi.net.au/Hi-Fi/Using...sformers/1.htm

ikoneer · 19th November 2010, 15:17

How does the Klipsch Cinema 6 Package on a Yamaha 565 sound? Can it be compared to the Wharfdale 10.6 series, will it be equivalent or better.

where can i audition the Klipsch in chennai?

NetfreakBombay · 19th November 2010, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppr

The transformer required to use these US based amps has to be really large. It may have to weigh between 5 - 10 kgs. Even after that the sound quality might suffer because the power supply in the US is @ 60 Hz and here it is 50 Hz. It is not just the voltage. I have friends whose amps don't sound the same here. You can however use all other equipments which use lower current like DVD players, Pre-amp/Processors etc without any problem. Only Power amps (and AV Receivers which include them) have a problem.

Yes, transformers are heavy. And transformers have to be "isolation" which makes it even heavier.

But that does not impact quality. I used my AVR in US, now using it here with step down transformer. Can not perceive any difference in sound quality.

naj · 20th November 2010, 20:30

HI!

I have purchased the Marantz AVR SR 5005 yesterday .Also have booked Polk TSI 500 Floor standers.

Special thanks to Netfreak for his advice and guidance. Actually it was his guidance that made me decide in favour of SR 5005 against Denon 1911 which is cheaper by 6k.

Cheers,
Naj

naj · 23rd November 2010, 11:49

Hi!

The Polks arrived yesterday evening. The Guys at Av excellence were prompt to deliver it in the evening.
Now I have a Marantz AVR plus 2 frontal floorstanders.

The Polks are simply great.They have an extra driver than the Tsi 400 and the harshness seems to have been eleminated.Also the Marantz AVR might have made a difference.

I should admit ,its musical Nirvana!!!

Points noticed about the Polks Tsi 500-
a)The daytime is very noisy unless one has a dedicated sound proof AV room to keep external noise away. If not then one has to listen at night to enjoy clarity. With the Polks even at very low volume one can enjoy every musical detail.

b)The Polks do not require a lot of power. they sound loud at very less volume setting.

c)The bass extension is as low as 28Hz .There is no need for a sub for stereo /music application. May be for movies a sub might be required. but the bass is more than sufficient.

Will update with more inputs.

Cheers,
Naj

nitinralli · 25th November 2010, 00:35

Hi Guys,

I want to buy a new Amp and a pair of floorstanding speakers for home. My budget is around 30K. I have the wiring so 30K is only for the speakers and amp.

I have heard Marantz 7001 and found it good, but somehow i think they lacked bass. As i only listen to trance, hence i need an amp which can give good punch.

For speakers, i have heard Wharfedale DIA 9.5. They sounded really sweet with Marantz 7001. But then i think i miight want to add a seprate sub to get that little bit extra punch.

Now the question is, are the above mentioned amp and speakers good for the money spent or there could be other choices as well?
Secondly, if i buy Marantz 7001, can i add a sub to it along with front 2 speakers? If not, then can you advice which amp would do the same.

(@Mods, i tried to look for a thread which answers my question, but (as usual with this site) i am never able to find any thing relevent when doing search, so if there is a thread that answers these, please merge)

Fillmore · 25th November 2010, 08:24

Just go through this thread and you will find lots of posts
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...er-system.html

devrajman · 25th November 2010, 08:32

have you heard Pioneer Home theater?

Till I remember its around 20-25K with 200RMS powered Sub-woofer!

lordofgondor · 25th November 2010, 14:25

I'd recommend an Onkyo amp along with Jamo speakers. I'd loved the sound quality of the above mentioned setup while visiting a shop in Sec-18, Noida. It is on first floor and opposite the Anchor Restro-bar if you're familiar with the area. The quote I got for the system was 50K which included Amp, 5 speakers (2F, 2R, 1C) and a sub woofer, and this was around 2 years back. The speakers were made of solid wood, and F & R speakers were floor standing. I had & have the Sony AZ5D system and am still loving it.

nitinralli · 25th November 2010, 14:30

Thanks guys for the reply, but i am looking for amp and speakers just for audio purpose and not for movies cause i already have Bose system for my home theater.

I want to have only 2 front speakers and maybe a sub for my 100 gb music collection.

nitinralli · 25th November 2010, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by naj

HI!

I have purchased the Marantz AVR SR 5005 yesterday .Also have booked Polk TSI 500 Floor standers.

Special thanks to Netfreak for his advice and guidance. Actually it was his guidance that made me decide in favour of SR 5005 against Denon 1911 which is cheaper by 6k.

Cheers,
Naj

Congrats on your new amp. Could you let us know the price as well as i am looking for Marantz amp myself and would love to know the price range.

khoj · 25th November 2010, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitinralli

I want to have only 2 front speakers and maybe a sub for my 100 gb music collection.

In that case you may want to look at
Z-2300 2.1 Speaker System

greenhorn · 25th November 2010, 15:28

thats a great option, except if you like trance/fast bass. the Z2300's sub is a bit slow

jassi · 25th November 2010, 17:12

any feedback on front surround systems - namely yht-s400 or yas-5100
Yamaha Music Australia - Audio Visual - Front Surround
I am looking at a 2nd home theatre system and don't want to setup wires and 7 speakers, etc.

naj · 25th November 2010, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitinralli

Congrats on your new amp. Could you let us know the price as well as i am looking for Marantz amp myself and would love to know the price range.

Hi!

Nitinralli for Marantz AVR SR 5005 its 40k without B and W.
If you want only an amp you will get it around 25 k to 30 k with B & w.

Cheers.
naj

19th November 2010, 15:17	#1157
ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	How does the Klipsch Cinema 6 Package on a Yamaha 565 sound? Can it be compared to the Wharfdale 10.6 series, will it be equivalent or better. where can i audition the Klipsch in chennai?
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20th November 2010, 20:30	#1159
naj BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N Israel/ Pune Posts: 203 Thanked: 182 Times	Marantz sr 5005 AVR HI! I have purchased the Marantz AVR SR 5005 yesterday .Also have booked Polk TSI 500 Floor standers. Special thanks to Netfreak for his advice and guidance. Actually it was his guidance that made me decide in favour of SR 5005 against Denon 1911 which is cheaper by 6k. Cheers, Naj
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23rd November 2010, 11:49	#1160
naj BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N Israel/ Pune Posts: 203 Thanked: 182 Times	Polks Tsi 500 Hi! The Polks arrived yesterday evening. The Guys at Av excellence were prompt to deliver it in the evening. Now I have a Marantz AVR plus 2 frontal floorstanders. The Polks are simply great.They have an extra driver than the Tsi 400 and the harshness seems to have been eleminated.Also the Marantz AVR might have made a difference. I should admit ,its musical Nirvana!!! Points noticed about the Polks Tsi 500- a)The daytime is very noisy unless one has a dedicated sound proof AV room to keep external noise away. If not then one has to listen at night to enjoy clarity. With the Polks even at very low volume one can enjoy every musical detail. b)The Polks do not require a lot of power. they sound loud at very less volume setting. c)The bass extension is as low as 28Hz .There is no need for a sub for stereo /music application. May be for movies a sub might be required. but the bass is more than sufficient. Will update with more inputs. Cheers, Naj
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25th November 2010, 00:35	#1161
nitinralli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 1,117 Times View My Garage	Which Amp and speakers to buy for Home Audio. Hi Guys, I want to buy a new Amp and a pair of floorstanding speakers for home. My budget is around 30K. I have the wiring so 30K is only for the speakers and amp. I have heard Marantz 7001 and found it good, but somehow i think they lacked bass. As i only listen to trance, hence i need an amp which can give good punch. For speakers, i have heard Wharfedale DIA 9.5. They sounded really sweet with Marantz 7001. But then i think i miight want to add a seprate sub to get that little bit extra punch. Now the question is, are the above mentioned amp and speakers good for the money spent or there could be other choices as well? Secondly, if i buy Marantz 7001, can i add a sub to it along with front 2 speakers? If not, then can you advice which amp would do the same. (@Mods, i tried to look for a thread which answers my question, but (as usual with this site) i am never able to find any thing relevent when doing search, so if there is a thread that answers these, please merge)
	() Thanks

25th November 2010, 08:24	#1162
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 596 Times	Just go through this thread and you will find lots of posts http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...er-system.html
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25th November 2010, 08:32	#1163
devrajman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 505 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	have you heard Pioneer Home theater? Till I remember its around 20-25K with 200RMS powered Sub-woofer!
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25th November 2010, 14:25	#1164
lordofgondor BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: UP 16 Posts: 936 Thanked: 159 Times	I'd recommend an Onkyo amp along with Jamo speakers. I'd loved the sound quality of the above mentioned setup while visiting a shop in Sec-18, Noida. It is on first floor and opposite the Anchor Restro-bar if you're familiar with the area. The quote I got for the system was 50K which included Amp, 5 speakers (2F, 2R, 1C) and a sub woofer, and this was around 2 years back. The speakers were made of solid wood, and F & R speakers were floor standing. I had & have the Sony AZ5D system and am still loving it.
	() Thanks

25th November 2010, 14:30	#1165
nitinralli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 1,117 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys for the reply, but i am looking for amp and speakers just for audio purpose and not for movies cause i already have Bose system for my home theater. I want to have only 2 front speakers and maybe a sub for my 100 gb music collection.
	() Thanks

25th November 2010, 15:28	#1168
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	thats a great option, except if you like trance/fast bass. the Z2300's sub is a bit slow
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25th November 2010, 17:12	#1169
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	any feedback on front surround systems - namely yht-s400 or yas-5100 Yamaha Music Australia - Audio Visual - Front Surround I am looking at a 2nd home theatre system and don't want to setup wires and 7 speakers, etc.
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