Stand-alone Home Theater Systems, AV Receivers and Soundbars

[bwiseat]

Sa mga ka-tsikot na audiophiles, anong home set-up ang meron kayo? So far ang nabili ko pa lang before ay yung mga 5.1 home theater systems (Sony and Samsung). I've been checking out AVRs and it has tons of features na, which is best if you have multimedia to hook it up to. But what also "WOWed' me was the soundbar. Yung salesman played music from his mobile phone through bluetooth, ang lakas and clear ng sound akala ko dun sa mga malalaking speakers galing yun pala dun lang galing sa soundbar and a wireless woofer.

[robot.sonic]

Ako 2.0 lang. Polk audio rti a3 tsaka smsl sa 36a t amp. Pwedeng pwede na sa akin. Hehe.

[bwiseat]

Ako 2.0 lang. Polk audio rti a3 tsaka smsl sa 36a t amp. Pwedeng pwede na sa akin. Hehe.

Buti ka pa paps. Ako kase hirap makontento sa sound system. Nagsimula nung highschool pa ko na nag-chopsuey ako ng iba ibang brand ng speakers tapos gamit ko amp yung college project ng tito ko.

[rollyic]

try YAMAHA.

[gearhead000]

Since mukhang ang focus mo eh HT, and not necessarily music... I would also recommend Yamaha. For their lower models, they're not very musical but wala ako masabi sa HT performance ng kanilang DSP. I've had an entry level Marantz before as my first AV receiver and middle of the road din ang performance nya both in movies and music. Then had two 2nd hand Harman Kardons na near TOTL and both maganda for music, okay and solid din for movies pero I still feel Yamaha's a little better pa rin sa HT sound steering.

For speakers, I started with Gale but currently using Wharfedales naman. Bang for the buck yung Diamond series nila. Subs I've had a 10-inch CHT-series Velodyne then upgraded to a larger 12-inch Polk Audio for better low end rumble. Pero actually the 10" CHT does well enough for my small room already. Pag andito ka lang sa hobby na ito malamang tatamaan ka talaga ng upgraditis. Hehe.

[Vootlog]

I am using NAD try this.

[oj88]

Personally, I'd still consider a dedicated media playback device that is "excellent at what it does" and have the A/V-Receiver as a separate entity. Networked/Streaming HTs have a price premium that is just ridiculous. I'd sooner spend the extra money on better speakers.

To share, I'm happy with my 2 y/o Onkyo HT-R548 A/V receiver (part of the HT-S5405 HT-in-a-box bundle). Though, an entry-level model, it has everything I need to connect my Cignal STB, Roku 3 and an old Pioneer DVD player (one of a few remnants of yesteryear). I've got all my media on a server and use Plex on the Roku 3 to play them back.

[lowslowbenz]

TS: Be a member of PinoyDVD. You will learn a lot from that site. As for me, I have a dedicated HT system for movie purposes, and I also have systems for audio purposes. My HT systems range from a B&O Beolab 14 driven by a Denon 1908, to LG, Devant, Samsung all-in-one 5.1 packages (bundled with TV's).

My audio is more of the cheapskate kind. I was a "batang-pier" way back, and I used to visit the Japan surplus shops for classic JDM hi-fi equipment. Hence over the years I procured a variety of ampli's (and speakers) with the likes of Yamaha, Technics, Kenwood, Marantz, Onkyo, Rotel, TEAC, Akai, etc.

I must clarify though, that given the age of those JDM equipment, they are tough as nails. Wag mo lang isaksak sa 220 volts.

[bwiseat]

try YAMAHA.

Since mukhang ang focus mo eh HT, and not necessarily music... I would also recommend Yamaha. For their lower models, they're not very musical but wala ako masabi sa HT performance ng kanilang DSP. I've had an entry level Marantz before as my first AV receiver and middle of the road din ang performance nya both in movies and music. Then had two 2nd hand Harman Kardons na near TOTL and both maganda for music, okay and solid din for movies pero I still feel Yamaha's a little better pa rin sa HT sound steering.

For speakers, I started with Gale but currently using Wharfedales naman. Bang for the buck yung Diamond series nila. Subs I've had a 10-inch CHT-series Velodyne then upgraded to a larger 12-inch Polk Audio for better low end rumble. Pero actually the 10" CHT does well enough for my small room already. Pag andito ka lang sa hobby na ito malamang tatamaan ka talaga ng upgraditis. Hehe.

2 points for Yamaha. Hehehe! Actually I am for both HT and music so kung may brand na sapul pareho, I may go for that. I totally agree na napaka gastos at malulula ka talaga sa presyo pero parang oto din yan na willing ka gumastos basta masatisfy ka lang.

Next challenge is maghanap kung san available yung mga suggested nyo na brands since nandito ako currently sa UAE.

[bwiseat]

Personally, I'd still consider a dedicated media playback device that is "excellent at what it does" and have the A/V-Receiver as a separate entity. Networked/Streaming HTs have a price premium that is just ridiculous. I'd sooner spend the extra money on better speakers.

To share, I'm happy with my 2 y/o Onkyo HT-R548 A/V receiver (part of the HT-S5405 HT-in-a-box bundle). Though, an entry-level model, it has everything I need to connect my Cignal STB, Roku 3 and an old Pioneer DVD player (one of a few remnants of yesteryear). I've got all my media on a server and use Plex on the Roku 3 to play them back.

Naging interested lang ako as A/V Receiver because of the integration ng different media to which I can download a remote app na pwede ko i-install sa iPad ko. I currenty have a PS3, PC, iPad, and smart phones na pwede ako magplay din ng sound through bluetooth if i opt to get a receiver with that (as well as yung may airplay for Apple products). I am open to your suggestion about just having all my media on a server but I'll weigh my options first.

TS: Be a member of PinoyDVD. You will learn a lot from that site. As for me, I have a dedicated HT system for movie purposes, and I also have systems for audio purposes. My HT systems range from a B&O Beolab 14 driven by a Denon 1908, to LG, Devant, Samsung all-in-one 5.1 packages (bundled with TV's).

My audio is more of the cheapskate kind. I was a "batang-pier" way back, and I used to visit the Japan surplus shops for classic JDM hi-fi equipment. Hence over the years I procured a variety of ampli's (and speakers) with the likes of Yamaha, Technics, Kenwood, Marantz, Onkyo, Rotel, TEAC, Akai, etc.

I must clarify though, that given the age of those JDM equipment, they are tough as nails. Wag mo lang isaksak sa 220 volts.

I'll check it out sir.
Pag sinaksak sa 220... ouch!!!!

[lowslowbenz]

^

Actually boss, subjective yan. The decision of what brand to buy will always end up with you. You must audition, audition, audition. Try the diffrent brands mentioned in here, and choose what is the BEST SOUNDING, to your ears.

[bwiseat]

I agree kaya siguradong maglalaan ako ng oras para dito. Hehehe! Another factor pa pala is yung room where I will set it up.

[innova2006]

*bwiseat, tama mag member ka sa Pinoydvd, mine is onkyo receiver with 5.0 Polk speakers (almost 1 year na this Feb) and hopefully makakukuha ngayon ng subwoofer, ano kaya magandang sub na bagay sa Polk speakers siguro Polk DSW na lang para puro Polk brand na lang he he he

[asb75]

Mine is a Denon 1603 with matching tower, surround & center channel speakers. My subwoofer is a Yamaha YST50. Still sound clear & great kahit na almost 10 years na sa akin. :-)

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[monkeybone1k]

Bose 3-2-1 HTS. Although, luma na pero the way it sounds gapang sa mga pader at kisame namin para lang ako nasa sinehan.


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[MXFX]

i agree with the suggestions to research and audition as much as possible. i have my setup for 4 years now since we moved to a house from an apartment. i was happy with my cambridge soundworks 5.1 until i heard klipsch. these are massive and heavy compared to the cambridge satellites. and so is the sound. it just works so well with my action movies and the horns produce an "in your face" sound matching my music mostly metal (some black and symphonic).

now running denon 5.1 with klipsch heresy II for my main and synergy for the center, surrounds, and sub. since a new pair of heresy cost nearly $2k and thanks to craigslist, all speakers are used and wouldve easily cost 4x than what i spent.

[joemarski]

Bose 3-2-1 HTS. Although, luma na pero the way it sounds gapang sa mga pader at kisame namin para lang ako nasa sinehan.


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Bose 3-2-1 HTS rin ang gamit ko. :cheers2:

Media Center, 2 Gemstone Speakers at Acoustimass Module lang.
Less wires, less hassle. Ang bagsik ng dating ng soundz nito!!!
Tatalunin ang sound systems sa mga sinehan.

Your eyes won't believe your ears. :thumbup:

[MXFX]

my current patio mobile setup: lg 720p projector, 108" screen, oppo universal player, klipsch stadium. i might move my 5.1 setup here soon. 1080p projector next update. waiting for price to go down further. p.s. kids wiiu setup next to speakers.