Suggestions for home theater

JiNXd · Jan 6, 2014

Hello everyone. I need some suggestions for a home theater setup for my basement.

I have visited desert sound in karachi and have received quotes for KEF and Focal speakers coupled with a Denon receiver plus a Sony 3D projector but I am willing to look into other suggestions and other shops in Karachi which have good knowledge on 5.1/7.1/2 setups.

I have attached a drawing of the home theater which shows dimensions and everything and suggestions according to that are welcome.
Budget I would say is at least a million rupees considering it would be a 7.1/2 setup.

Here's a picture of the theater room.
View image: theater drawing

leimahmood · Jan 11, 2014

how much budget bro

HI87 · Jan 11, 2014

JiNXd said:
Hello everyone. I need some suggestions for a home theater setup for my basement.

I have visited desert sound in karachi and have received quotes for KEF and Focal speakers coupled with a Denon receiver plus a Sony 3D projector but I am willing to look into other suggestions and other shops in Karachi which have good knowledge on 5.1/7.1/2 setups.

I have attached a drawing of the home theater which shows dimensions and everything and suggestions according to that are welcome.
Budget I would say is at least a million rupees considering it would be a 7.1/2 setup.

Here's a picture of the theater room.
View image: theater drawing

Do the folks at desert sound let you look at the projector in action before buying or making your decision?

JiNXd · Jan 11, 2014

leimahmood said:
how much budget bro

It's already been mentioned, that's if you had read the entire post first.

And yes desert sound has a demo of everything, you can sit and watch a movie clip on the projector with the speakers that they offer.

deltree · Jan 11, 2014

Nascho does not run decent content for demos, not even optical leave alone hdmi to help you decide...I would say use desert sound! Your budget is in the category of high end, in this range you would be much better off ordering stuff from outside or if desert sound can help you but they only carry few brands...in your price range lots of brands are applicable. I'd say go with Yamaha went it comes to receivers and for speakers you have a wide world although kef is decent but importing other better brands should be on the priority list.

leimahmood · Jan 11, 2014

jinxd said:
it's already been mentioned, that's if you had read the entire post first.

And yes desert sound has a demo of everything, you can sit and watch a movie clip on the projector with the speakers that they offer.

really where did u mention UR BUDGET

JiNXd · Jan 11, 2014

deltree said:
Nascho does not run decent content for demos, not even optical leave alone hdmi to help you decide...I would say use desert sound! Your budget is in the category of high end, in this range you would be much better off ordering stuff from outside or if desert sound can help you but they only carry few brands...in your price range lots of brands are applicable. I'd say go with Yamaha went it comes to receivers and for speakers you have a wide world although kef is decent but importing other better brands should be on the priority list.

Desert sound is overpriced if you ask me, they were asking for 1.5million+ rupees just for the speakers setup, including receiver, projector and the lot but without cables. Nashco quoted me 1.1million for Polk Audio speakers, Onkyo TX-NR929 receiver, Panasonic projector and including all the cables required and also automation. Also I read some reviews and comparisons of receivers and turns on Onkyo is the most preferred brand. More suggestions welcomed!

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leimahmood said:
really where did u mention UR BUDGET

Third paragraph of the original post. READ IT.

FaheemSaeed · Jan 11, 2014

SONY always the BEST Bro

Go for it

Congratulations

JiNXd · Jan 11, 2014

FaheemSaeed said:
SONY always the BEST Bro

Go for it

Congratulations

Well thanks for your input but, Sony doesn't make good audio products. If I were buying a television then yes definitely would've noted Sony for that, but for a home theater system I wasn't even thinking about Sony !

leimahmood · Jan 11, 2014

jinxd said:
desert sound is overpriced if you ask me, they were asking for 1.5million+ rupees just for the speakers setup, including receiver, projector and the lot but without cables. Nashco quoted me 1.1million for polk audio speakers, onkyo tx-nr929 receiver, panasonic projector and including all the cables required and also automation. Also i read some reviews and comparisons of receivers and turns on onkyo is the most preferred brand. More suggestions welcomed!

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third paragraph of the original post. Read it.

how much rate u get for onkyo tx-nr929.I GET IT LAST MONTH ITS TOTALLY BEAST AMP

ahmadka · Jan 11, 2014

Okay, well here's my 2c:

Firstly, I would not go with the seating plan you've shown in the picture ... the first sofa closest to the screen is normally the primary seating location for home theater setups, and it needs to be in the center of your speaker diagonal directions .. i.e. center of your room generally .. Placing them on left/right sides will not get you the full impact of the speakers at all .. I can see that the layout is probably designed by an architect who doesn't fully understand the dynamics of a home theater room ..

Secondly, as far as equipment is concerned, your budget is good so that's a plus. I personally imported all my equipment except the 7-channel speakers, which I plan to buy from desert sound. I liked both their KEF and Focal speakers, but KEF are price-wise much better than their Focal ones, and Focals were only very slightly better than the KEFs ... For projector, it depends on what your liking is .. Do you value 2D more, or do you value 3D more ?

JiNXd · Jan 12, 2014

ahmadka said:
Okay, well here's my 2c:

Firstly, I would not go with the seating plan you've shown in the picture ... the first sofa closest to the screen is normally the primary seating location for home theater setups, and it needs to be in the center of your speaker diagonal directions .. i.e. center of your room generally .. Placing them on left/right sides will not get you the full impact of the speakers at all .. I can see that the layout is probably designed by an architect who doesn't fully understand the dynamics of a home theater room ..

Secondly, as far as equipment is concerned, your budget is good so that's a plus. I personally imported all my equipment except the 7-channel speakers, which I plan to buy from desert sound. I liked both their KEF and Focal speakers, but KEF are price-wise much better than their Focal ones, and Focals were only very slightly better than the KEFs ... For projector, it depends on what your liking is .. Do you value 2D more, or do you value 3D more ?

Yes this in fact is a random seating plan and is seating is not according to the room acoustics. Like it's there just for the sake of it.
We're most probably going to go with Nashco with their Polk Audio setup. Yesterday I did go to someone house to listen to the setup that Nashco themselves had made and it was pretty good. My father was along and he liked it as well. So I think he'll probably contract them for the interior as well as the sound. And for the projector, we'll be installing one with 3D projection. Nashco is installing Panasonic's PT-AE8000U, how does this compare with the Sony VPL-HW30?

Also, should I get the wall painted accordingly or buy a screen?

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leimahmood said:
how much rate u get for onkyo tx-nr929.I GET IT LAST MONTH ITS TOTALLY BEAST AMP

It's a 100k for that receiver. I listened to it live in home cinema and put out some good sound !

leimahmood · Jan 12, 2014

JiNXd said:
Yes this is fact a random seating plan and is seating is according to the room acoustics. Like it's there just for the sake of it.
We're most probably going to go with Nashco with their Polk Audio setup. Yesterday I did go to someone house to listen to the setup that Nashco themselves had made and it was pretty good. My father was along and he liked it as well. So I think he'll probably contract them for the interior as well as the sound. And for the projector, we'll be installing one with 3D projection.

Also, should I get the wall painted accordingly or buy a screen?

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It's a 100k for that receiver. I listened to it live in home cinema and put out some good sound !

hey bro u get a good price is this price is only for amp or they make a package price with speakers ???

JiNXd · Jan 12, 2014

leimahmood said:
hey bro u get a good price is this price is only for amp or they make a package price with speakers ???

As I said, 100k for the amp only. Package price is 1.1million. Including speakers, receiver, projector, projector screen, automation, cables and installation charges.

leimahmood · Jan 12, 2014

JiNXd said:
As I said, 100k for the amp only. Package price is 1.1million. Including speakers, receiver, projector, projector screen, automation, cables and installation charges.

to package maian hi a giya na bro app sab kuch ossi say lay rahay ho iss liye.

JiNXd · Jan 12, 2014

leimahmood said:
to package maian hi a giya na bro app sab kuch ossi say lay rahay ho iss liye.

Yes um that's what I said, don't see the point of you reiterating

Anyways, input from audiophiles is welcomed !

leimahmood · Jan 12, 2014

JiNXd said:
Yes um that's what I said, don't see the point of you reiterating

Anyways, input from audiophiles is welcomed !

hahahahahahahha
so whats u done now

JiNXd · Jan 13, 2014

leimahmood said:
hahahahahahahha
so whats u done now

Well for the time being Nashco, but in a few days dad says he's meet with someone who knows a thing or two about sound systems. If he's our guy than we'll buy the goods and have him set it up, if not, we'll just ask Nashco to make the interior as well as take care of the sound system.

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