lenney Posted November 9, 2002 Posted November 9, 2002 1. Newbie intend to buy HT speaker system (Sat + Sub type) and AV amp around $2k before year end. Can help to recommend "value for money" combination? :P 2. Today happen to be at IMM and saw the shop demo Alantic Tech with Roberson sub + Denon 1603 at $1999. Is that good value? 3. Is it worth to buy HT speaker system online? All inputs are welcome and thank you in advance.
Guest queks Posted November 9, 2002 Posted November 9, 2002 Value for money. Try this thread : http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?board=15;action=display;threadid=8288
dbchoong Posted November 10, 2002 Posted November 10, 2002 For $2k, queks' setup is pretty good deal. Much better value than the Atlantic Tech/Robertson/Denon combination. The RX-V800 is much better than the Denon 1603 except that it does not have DPLII. I think Yamaha's DSP modes should more than compensate for that. Buying online is a little risky (if you mean from overseas). If you're unlucky and got a bad unit, getting warranty/exchanges is going to be very difficult. For new units for under $2k, you can try checking out KEC's website. ;D
lenney Posted November 10, 2002 Author Posted November 10, 2002 queks, Mind I ask why the Mirage LF-100 subwoofer when take5.2 already has a sub? Take5.2+Amp+cables how much?
lenney Posted November 10, 2002 Author Posted November 10, 2002 Buying online is a little risky (if you mean from overseas). If you're unlucky and got a bad unit, getting warranty/exchanges is going to be very difficult. That is one risk + charge to card and don't ship then die ;D But a lot cheaper la. Consider local selling Klipsch Quintet Micro & KSW10 Sub at S$1.5k but USA only US$550.
VBlaster Posted November 10, 2002 Posted November 10, 2002 I just got my modest HT setup from www.kec-sound.com Spent about $2K on Take 5.2 + S8.2 subwoofer & Marantz 4200. Working well for me. To a newbie like me, the choice of speakers would have the greatest impact on sound quality, that's why I went for the Take 5.2 instead of the Mirage (which costs $300 less). The Marantz 5200 did not sound much different to me, and I guess it has to be the 6200 or the Yammie RX-V630 to make an easily discernible difference. Hence I went for the lowest end receiver from Marantz. Oh, the Dolby ProLogic II does make a difference to me when I play LD (yes, I have a nice collection of LDs before DVD came about) and even VCDs (can't find Ultraman Tiga/Gaia DVDs ;)). For stereo source, the DB II is quite effective for me - the use of centre speaker for voice is quite convincing.
lenney Posted November 11, 2002 Author Posted November 11, 2002 Hi all, Is AE Evo compact (x4) + Evo centre and Sub a good combination? Which Amp to use?
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