Home Theatre Dilemma

[Skud]

Wanted one HT to connect my HTPC and TV with the option to connect other stuffs like Game Consoles etc. in future. Locally nothing's available expect Sony, Samsung or LG is available. Onkyo S3400 is 35k and the S3300 is 33k in ebay, too costly I think. One Yamaha YHT-393BL is available for 30k at Indiatimes shopping. Not much idea about this set.

So what to do? Will a Sony HT with HDMI In do the job or I am better off picking a Edifier S550 or Logitech Z906 speaker set for my HTPC?

Please help.

 

[MegaMind]

Before getting a HTIB, Audition it..
Onkyo S3400 is avail. for ~25k locally.

Other options,
Denon DHT-1312xp
No idea on the Yamaha YHT-393BL, but has good feedback.

Mention the budget, u need TV too?

 

[Skud]

TV Not Needed. Budget 20-25k, can stretch in exceptional case, but no way going to spend 10k extra on S3400 like in ebay.

 

[MegaMind]

Onkyo S3400 fits your budget.
Denon DHT-1312xp should be around 30K
Both has its own pros & cons. like passive vs active sub., etc.

Audition them also the yamaha one if avail.

 

[Skud]

Problem is locally nothing is available except Sony, Samsung, LG.

 

[Skud]

Contacted Onkyo and they confirmed there's no dealer/reseller here in Patna. What's next?

 

[vaibhav23]

^Get it from Kolkata

 

[Skud]

Transportation will be a problem, otherwise I would have get it. Couldn't find ezone having it at their online store.

 

[MegaMind]

This might not be the one ur looking for, but worth considering for the price...

Z906-Logitech

 

[Skud]

Checked it already. But I am more inclined to Edifier S550 which can be wall mounted easily without the need for additional hardware. Which one would be better?

 

[addy]

i am planning to buy a home theater system as soon as possible..
My budget is around 45k-55k... will prefer at-least a 5.1 surround sound system..
the size of the room i'll be using it in is 11x19 foot....
i checked this one out and it looked kinda good Sony HT-DDW5500 Speaker System Reviews | Features - Sony HT-DDW5500 Speaker System Expert Reviews n Features India
so would like to your know views on that one too...
if possible kindly rate the shortlisted systems on the basis of--
1. performance
2. looks
3.easy of installation
4. availability
5.value for money

systems which are a bit off my budget but should really be considered once are also welcomed...

 

[addy]

i am planning to buy a home theater system as soon as possible..
My budget is around 45k-55k... will prefer at-least a 5.1 surround sound system..
the size of the room i'll be using it in is 11x19 foot....
i checked this one out and it looked kinda good Sony HT-DDW5500 Speaker System Reviews | Features - Sony HT-DDW5500 Speaker System Expert Reviews n Features India
so would like to your know views on that one too...
if possible kindly rate the shortlisted systems on the basis of--
1. performance
2. looks
3.easy of installation
4. availability
5.value for money

systems which are a bit off my budget but should really be considered once are also welcomed...

 

[MegaMind]

I'd say S550 over Z906...

But Z906@13K is absolute VFM compared to S550@19K(my local dealer quoted 15~16K a month back, now out of stock)

P.S: ONKYO S-3400 ~25K in chennai (out of stock)

 

[Skud]

That's the S3400's actual price, can't spend 10k more on ebay. I think its better to get any one of the 2 speakers and later going for a receiver.

 

[reniarahim1]

Onkyo 3400 maximum price should be 25k.

 

[Skud]

Even 30k, yeah, but its going well over it.

May be down the line, sigh...

Will this be OK, say for 5 years?

I think its better to get any one of the 2 speakers and later going for a receiver.

 

[MegaMind]

@sam9s, logitech's 5.1s cannot be compared to HTIB.. But getting S-3400 for 35K is not a wise decision..

 

[gurujee]

can someone highlight the difference in output from logitech5.1 from HTIB ?


channel separation, quality, features ...exactly what ?

 

[Skud]

I think I will get a S550 and connect it to my HTPC (yet to be built) and the video to my TV. Will think HTIB after 5 years.

I guess this is my only option left.

Now the question is: Edifier S550 or Logitech Z906?

 

[MegaMind]

^^If S550 is within ur reach, why second thoughts?

Note : S550 sounds best with a good sound card due to analog connections.
Z906 with optical connection doesn't necessarily require a SC to get the best out of it