Hi all,

would appreciate your advice for which model that i should buy for the 5.1 sound system at my living room if possible. Mainly for movies and gaming.
Must have HDMI or optical in, and prefer those with own stand as i am unable to mount the back speakers on the wall as the back of my living room is the stairs.
And try not to recommend model more than RM 1500 (max stretch i can go is RM2k)

did some research on my own and found the following model
Sony HT-RT3 (sadly the back speakers are without stands)
LG LHB755W (the closest match to my criteria, any thought from anyone?)
Philips B5 (Really like this...but too expensive)

if you have other recommendation, that would greatly help. And please let me where can i get it

Thank you!

limited option if budget is so tight, unless you can find the secondhand one for low price deal.

http://www.stylelaser.com.my/product/denon...ch-av-receiver/
http://www.mudah.my/PIONEER+S+ES21+HOME+CI...Ew-45084601.htm
http://www.mudah.my/PIONEER+HTP+074+DTS+HD...Ew-48868002.htm
Above link should be better than the all in one htib..desa home theater also doing sales yamaha rxv381 avr for RM1199..separate avr with speakers always sound good...if u really going into hifi stuff in future get a pair of floorstander or bookshelf for now and add on later with 2k u can get a pair of bookshelf and avr if not above link should be ok for u and for stand u can get cheaper or second hand..increased a bit your budget if can 😜..happy hunting

This post has been edited by sivanathan04: Mar 16 2017, 11:18 PM

Always use AVR ..u won't regret!

Yea, hardly can go any higher than rm2k. Will just go with a budget system

Thank you both for ur suggestions. Just wondering, avr is the receiver right? The core of a home theater setup. So correct me if I'm wrong, it is recommended that i should buy avr and speakers separately?

Noob in this sort setup, just thought of something decent and reliable and easy to setup within 2k. If cant get a 5.1, 4.1 also will do. Worse come to worse have to settle with a 2.1 or soundbar then...haha

If you have tight budget, secondhand avr should be ok, 5.1 is enough. Bookshelf speakers are good to begin. I'd suggest you to prioritize a decent sub as a good one will result in overall sound quality for your system. As for speakers, you can always upgrade later

This post has been edited by nikrizal: Mar 17 2017, 11:59 AM

Soundbar is expensive with small sound effect..avr and separate speaker is always the best..if 2k its pretty hard to get decent setup at least 2.5k like this http://www.sony.com.my/electronics/speakers/ss-cs3 ..so a pair of floorstander is RM1200 u can get it from authorized Sony outlet and a Yamaha rxv381 RM1200 with speaker cable below RM10 per meter..this setup is pretty decent because without the subwoofer the floorstander able to give u nice bass and u can add on later like a pair of bookshelf Sony cs5 http://www.sony.com.my/electronics/speakers/ss-cs5 this price is for a pair.....avr with a pair floorstander should sound good to u the Sony have pretty good review u can google for it...cheap subwoofer still will sound crap..if can increased to 2.5k the Sony cs3 floorstander is a best buy with nice sound.u can bought the floorstander first later save few hundred more for avr .if u cant go higher than 2k u have no choice http://www.mudah.my/PIONEER+S+ES21+HOME+CI...Ew-45084601.htm this is one of the option or this http://www.mudah.my/PIONEER+HTP+074+DTS+HD...Ew-48868002.htm http://www.mudah.my/PIONEER+TODOROKI+S+RS7...Ew-49938367.htm ...all in one speaker will look good and cheap but still will sound like your tv with bigger sound output..separate avr and speakers will sound oomph abit u will get the detail 😋..

This post has been edited by sivanathan04: Mar 17 2017, 03:40 PM

hi,

You can use second-hand stuff but should be alerted when you buy.

Hi Bro,

Can recommend me where to get Yamaha rxv381 RM1200?

Seems like good price to go

Hi yup really a good price to go actually but if not mistaken the promo is end I saw it last week in desa home theatre page...maybe u can try call them back try nego if current price is higher..current price I think RM13xx..if not in hurry wait abit for next promo follow desa on fb bro...stylelaser also will do alot promotion I bought yamaha rxv681 from there....our currency value very bad cant get good price now just bought it bro if price abit near..happy hunting👌

This post has been edited by sivanathan04: Mar 23 2017, 09:08 PM

Bro, can I ask, actually I'm looking at Denon too. Currently I'm using rx-v375 which doesn't has 4k passthru. So wondering if Denon has better sounding compare to yamaha. Do you know where got sell Denon with good price as well?

This post has been edited by Vannus: Mar 23 2017, 09:39 PM

But for 4k passthru u still need other stuff like player that capable for it if not just waste but current av receiver no matter what brand supporting 4k so no problem...why u wanna change from yamaha to denon bro not satisfied with it ?? denon is much more expensive than yamaha..low end denon still using normal audyssey..denon x1300w is RM2000 and yamaha rxv381 is RM13xx..still depends on your usage bro if u into music marantz is more musical while for movie yamaha and denon pretty much same kinda balance for music and movie..if for music definitely av receiver not a choice at all.if u need av receiver around 2k below yamaha is best bang of buck...if your current yamaha 375 is still going strong upgrade your speaker bro u can get better sound from it u can upgrade avr later..movie or music which is your choice bro??

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This post has been edited by AVFAN: Mar 25 2017, 12:41 AM

Thanks for the advice. Currently im using yamaha ns-555 and ns444 for my 5.1 setup. Because of now the oled lg price is so affortable for normal human like me, i got myself 1. Im changing my media box as well himedia q10 pro. So thinking of upgrading the receiver too that supports 4k pass thru. Later on im planning xbox 1s so that i can play blue ray 4k hdr or dobly vision as well. I dont want to go for 7.1 or 7.2.1 cause i dont want to mess my living hall with wires. Maybe next time around when i move into new home i will reconceal all the wires into the wall during renovation. As for now im happy to keep my setup simple and easy.

Oh yamaha speaker so Yamaha rxv381 should be best bang of buck or Yamaha rxv481 if need little extra power..u can look at desa home theater but usually once promo started we go there the seller will said no stock...try stylelaser at cheras u can get cheap from there too...I bought Yamaha rxv681 for 2.5k while current price is RM26xx at stylelaser just call them and ask

This post has been edited by sivanathan04: Mar 24 2017, 08:14 AM

Ahh, I just can't wait today I went desa home and ended with with Denon AVR-X1300W with old pricing rate RM1899. New price is RM2499.

😋 congrats for your new avr...still in old price stylelaser also below 2k...tell how it sounds if compare to yamaha minimal differences or drastic 😋

Haha give me sometime to set it up. It's still inside the box not open yet. Tired bro... haha

😋 haha take your time

Hi Bro! How's HT journey? So at last, what have you settled for on your HT... I remember you have some space issues and you also drove all the way to KL for a few times for getting your av gears!

Haha very true bro 😋...now I'm happy with what I'm having..didn't add anything yet for now I'm having Yamaha rxv681,xls encore and xcs encore.cable I bought in amcorp mall avr in stylelaser and stand in bercham Ipoh hehe still rounding for other stuff..space issue till now I'm still facing it my left speaker still boom abit caused near wall..once place it on stand the space issue solved abit but not satisfied yet planning to add acoustic foam or diy it if worse kes will re do new cabinet and move xls to rear and bought front port floorstander.xls definitely need space to breathe.now my hand dam itchy for changing the avr again not satisfied for music 😋 planning for Marantz sr6011..i feel Marantz more musical...once have dedicated room for hifi will switch to integrated amp..our senior brother Sonerin and few members more helps me giving advised..I still need two good rear speakers and a sub..i like dls slim line speaker for rear the size suits me brother Sonerin is also using it and maybe a second hand svs pb2000 or new elac sq12 didn't demo it yet.I'm not gonna buy now have to save more money.. now pokai 😋..poor camera pic 😋

This post has been edited by sivanathan04: Mar 26 2017, 02:15 AM


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Glad to hear that you enjoying your HT! It's a simple and quality setup you got there and I can see it was nicely setup even though space was limited and good job there mate. Seems like second stage upgrade is imminent for you soon haha... me too upgraditis bugs always around me too! Good choice though for SR6011 but if can save up a bit and get SR7011 and svs sub will be the ideal choice... you won't regret owning it. Go slow and steady mate, surely you be able to have the setup you always wanted to have in due time. And yes, sifus like Sonerin, Ben and others are always here to guide us... many thanks!

Can someone enlighten me? During surround 5.1 calibration using the provided mic, how does the active subwoofer sound? I felt it sound too soft and low compare to the rest of the speakers. I set crossover frequency 80 and vollume at 50% at the back of the subwoofer, from the receiver i select bypass. Hmm wondering if this correct.
Anyone know can share what is the best crossover frequency for front L, front R, center, surroud L and surround R that should set on the receiver?

This post has been edited by Vannus: Mar 27 2017, 07:00 AM

Thank you bro 😋...sr7011 hehe 7.9k dam expensive sr6011 4.5k so much differences...let see if budget can reach till that amount 😋...yup many thanks to them

I didn't have sub bro only 3.0 setup for now usually I let ypao run the job..i think u need more experience person help ask here bro u will get proper answer https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3067159/+2240

Haha thanks. Btw both yamaha a d denon are about the same :/

Oh, I didn't know so much difference on the pricing... my bad! Actually I'm planning to get a new avr too and I was encouraged to go for highest range between A2060 & A3060 because it uses top end component, 64bit accuracy, 3D calibration, support 11.2 ch... you won't regret as advised... I'm not too sure about price difference between the 2 yammy avrs but anyhow I've decided to save up for A3060 now.

I told u earlier that both are almost same 😋 Yamaha price should be lesser and u should bought the yammy rxv481 the price differences with denon x1300 is very near and more power but no problem u already use Yamaha another five years try denon..keep changing so that u can review other brand too hehe😋
😋 hehe yup the price differences is very high between Marantz sr6011 and sr7011..but if your budget tight I saw showroom model for Marantz sr7009 and sr7010 I think the price around RM5xxx still best bang of buck....yammy a2060 and a3060 have more power than Marantz but I think will cost more no idea about current price for yammy but nice avr too brother Sonerin using a3060 if not mistaken..still the debate go on audysey or ypao 😋many said audysey room correction is dam good.... http://www.stylelaser.com.my/category/av-receiver/20

This post has been edited by sivanathan04: Mar 29 2017, 07:38 AM

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This post has been edited by stilo10: Mar 29 2017, 06:44 PM

As for Yammy, A2060 ard 6k & A3060 ard 7.4k... difference of 1.4k! Sr7011 is more expensive ard 7.9k! I have decided to go for A3060 in due time! Sifu Sonerin was using A3050 IIRC the last time but not sure whether he has upgrade now... As I know, he made some upgrade, dual PB13U now!

I can't even afford 1... sigh!

Yup he using dual pb13 now 😋..yammy a3060 nice choice too...Yammy Malaysian made so price lesser than Marantz..i have no idea if can save till 7k hehe let see 😋...upgrade upgrade upgrade hehe all the money gone

Same here hehe... it took me years to upgrade bits by bits, spend so much and yet to have what I wanted haha... so when are you getting the sr6011? Coming KLIAV 2017 maybe... hehe

No idea for now if I really plan to get Marantz sr6011 or above that will have to let go my current yammy rxv681 just below 6 months of usage...let see 😋 not in hurry actually Marantz sr7009 5k hehe all price near actually plus yammy too hehe so many choice have to demo it before decide

I see, I thought we can go hunting together survey2 and demo2 hehe! I think Stylelaser can accept trade in, therefore it's easier and cheaper after trade in! Try to get newer avr models that support HDR... don't think so for sr7009!


This post has been edited by stilo10: Mar 30 2017, 11:21 AM

Hehe sure can go survey together no problem at all still having other commitments so have to clear those stuff before going into hifi again as usual have to travel to kl few times again to get hifi stuff 😋....trade in at stylelaser I don't think they will give a good price like we do it on our own...yup didn't see that will look for hdr supported receiver 😋...when u gonna get your avr bro

Yeah, u need to travel to KL again hehe... Did you go to the last KLIAV 2016 show? Hmm... I hope can get it soon... let's check on my piggy bank 1st...

This post has been edited by stilo10: Mar 30 2017, 06:30 PM

Hehe u r almost ready I'm not start yet so u will get first..no I didn't go kliav last year hope this year can...once check the bank apa lagi swipe je 😋

I'm always ready but the fund always not ready yet!
Wait for you la then...

Haha same here but for me different abit the bank already feel that why I still have account that no incoming fund at all 😋 ....wait for me ok la then I wait for u 😋

then you swipe 1st since the bank waiting for your incoming... or wait together... hehe!

Wait together is the best idea 😋..if I swipe now the bank will kick me for sure

Ok... let's wait then till the right time! Hehe...

Sure sure

Can i chip in with a question here?

I am going to buy an AVR but on a tight budget hence cant invest in any speakers or sub yet. i see most AVR got RCA speaker input. Can i use my existing logitec PC speakers with RCA input to connect to the AVR?

Alright... at the meantime just wait in agony!


I don't think is compatible... So you getting an avr for HT use?

avr is end terminal.
rca for input not output. logitech cannot
buy speaker first priority. not amp

Like ktek bro said buy speaker first later avr

ah ok.. thank you all for the advice

very much appreciated