Get a pair of Sony SSCS5 + Yamaha RX v381 = RM2098.
If you have space, get the CS3 floorstanders instead.

Bass won't be plentiful, maybe even weak or just enough depending on your room. A decent sub costs upwards of RM1.5k and above, most subs below that are rubbish.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: May 22 2016, 03:21 PM

Thanks for your input ~ I will get a decent sub in future probably~ What's your recommendation sub's that are decent currently?~ And is Sony SSCS5 or XLS-Encore better?

XLS

All the RX V81s price already out, Ben?

You can call Yamaha Malaysia to find out

Any major differences between Yamaha rx v379 and rx v381...looks like the 4k hdr and hdmi new in 381...how bout the sound bro

I have no experience with the XLS encore, so I can't compre. That said, the Sony Core Series speakers do present some of the best value for perforamnce in speakers on the market today, that much I can claim without a doubt.


Not out yet, I was basing the price on last year's SRP. Yamaha haven't really changed their SRP prices since the ringgit became shit.


No, other than the inclusion of HDR support, 4k60hz at 4:4:4 and perhaps some geeral fixes, pretty much the same stuff hardware wise. Same power supply, same transformer, same amps. It's a good thing though I suppose, don't fix what isn't broken. The 379 was the most reliable entry level receiver last year, for a good reason.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: May 23 2016, 12:35 AM

Have to look for the new price 👌

Why is there no love for the Tannoy V1 / V1i bookshelf speakers?
It's only RM900 per pair and IMO its great value for money.
I really love the sound signature especially for music. Should do great for movies too as the drivers are the same as the ones in the V4 floorstanders which are great for HT.

I think Tannoy speakers provide great value for the price. Only downside is the local distributor.

@bolded
You answered your question.

I saw that one coming
Those guys at Unicorn Electronics are really spoiling the brand here in Malaysia.

Harvey Norman carry some Tannoy models, maybe possible to order through them though I'm sure they get it from the distributors as well. Recently saw them having some DC6 bookshelf speakers and TS2.10 sub on clearance sale.
Didn't have time to check further that day.

This post has been edited by jdgobio: May 23 2016, 03:39 PM

Yours? Nice

Looks nice

given main cone size. the 6.5" xls will win all of them without a subwoofer installed

Exactly~~!
I do wish there are more budget orientated speakers here with good support, and without dipping down into those that sound like sewage.

There are so many speakers I want to recommend, but getting them here means importing. Chane has some fantastic speakers, Ascend Acoustics too, all without breaking the bank.

I guess the market is just too small here to have a good variety. But on the bright side I do see things changing. More people are into good quality portable audio, they will eventually move to home audio. We are also getting more variety now compared to 15 years ago but still very small when compared to developed countries.

Not mine. Random photo search for all our buddies here.