What is the best if my budget is under RM4K?
I've been eyeing for the Sony STR-DA1200ES, but what speaker shud i pairing with it?

Any ideas from u guys will be much appreciated. Thanks.

---------------------------Updated on 16 August 2013----------------------------------

1) Last time I'm using the Sony DDW830 a Home Theatre In A Box for my PS1 and PS2.


2) I'm currently using the Onkyo SR605 AV Receiver for my PS3.


3) Any idea what we should update for the PS4?



----------------------------Updated on 22 August 2013---------------------------------

Finally upgraded my A/V Receiver to Onkyo TX-NR616... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

http://www.intl.onkyo.com/products/av_comp...r616/index.html





This post has been edited by neoardi: Dec 23 2014, 08:05 AM

for 4k dude, you planning on getting a full 7.1 channel set up of 5.1 channel set up?
Seem you should go for the 7.1 to enjoy the best out of your PS3 dude, but since there are so many brands out there, i really feel that you need time to shop around and test test test the speakers of your choice.

As different people have different criterias they wanna meet on their speaker set up.
High end set up cost around RM10K easilly for brands like BOSE, B&O, etc

Maybe try to read more reviews on speakers set up in mags like WHAT Hi Fi, Stuff Magazine or T3.

Cheers dude
QS

Thanks for the reply man. So whats ur recommendation for under RM4K? I don't mind if its 5.1 or 7.1 (if 7.1 can get under RM4k including speakers, why not ).

Creative Gigaworks 7.1 or Logitech Z5500 would do

The Gigaworks and the Z5500 is just only the speakers right? Coz I cannot see the receiver.
Gigaworks S750 is a nice looking speakers indeed
The Logitech z5500 also nice

For cheap but decent quality, the suitable combination is Creative S750 + Creative DDTS-100. Cost around 2k maybe..

You mean like this?

Nice...

But the decoder doesn't support 7.1 decoding, so might as well just get the decoder along with a 5.1 speaker such as the Gigaworks ProGamer G500 which retails for RM988.

LINK

This post has been edited by redbull_y2k: Apr 5 2007, 04:31 PM

yeah, up to 6.1 only right?

ddts+s750= ~rm2k
ddts+g500= ~rm1.5k

or else you can buy A/V Receiver..

Speaking of AV receivers anyone knows whether either Onkyo TX-SR604 or Onkyo TX-SR674 pairs well with the PS3 for 7.1 channel and 1080p output. Also will there be any issues if let say I use pc speakers like the Gigaworks S750 with it? Thanks.

Marantz SR4600 RM1,299




Infinity Entry One RM599


Infinity Entry Three RM899


or yamaha


lol

This post has been edited by Microsuck_360: Apr 5 2007, 08:59 PM

OMG I'm so n00b, there's so many options.

@ redbull_y2k and mfa333
Thats really a nice setup.

@ yjtay
The Onkyo specs is quite the same as the Sony 1200es.

@Microsuck_360
That Marantz is really interesting and the price is affordable to but unfortunately no HDMI ins/out. The infinity speakers also BTW where do u saw this stuff, care to share?

saw it at garage sales
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=21&t=361665

For RM4000, you could get a pretty decent system.

First of all I would not recommend sony as I think sony doesn't make good recievers and speakers.

Bose is way overprice and they are so so only. A lot of people are attracted to Bose because they come in very small package and very attractive styling but sound wise its really not very attractive if you are an audiophile. You can easily get a cheaper sets that is way better than a Bose.

And don't get those 5.1 surround system that comes with those nice looking speakers and DVD players with some cool looking woofers. Those really sucks. Get some good bookshelf speakers from UK and match it with a good subwoofer and you should get better sound than even the BOSE can't match!!

For receivers, I would recommend Harmon Kardon AVR 245 or AVR 145. It sounds great and it would match the PS3 in the looks department. It's rated 50W RMS and its a high current amp. Don't be fool by the 50W per channel only as this is a high current amp which can easily beat those rated 100W. One thing you should know about channel power rating such as those used by Sony or Yamaha etc is that they rate their amp base on maximum watts per channel which means that the maximum output per channel is 100w but it rarely can achieve that and it won't sound good at that output too.

Here is a link to Harmon Kardon website and go check it out how beautiful the AVR 245 looks and its a perfect match when place beside the PS3.

Harmon Kardon

whoa... the harman is nice......
belapa?

It starts from RM1500.

harman used to be my fav amp...

Wow thanks for the info man , its also really nice looking monster . Emm..what brand of speakers do you recommend then?

My actual plan was to buy the Harmon Kradon but then I got a good deal for Denon AVR 3805 so I bought the denon instead. It was price at RM3900 but i bought it for RM2500 and pair it with my worthy B&W front speakers, Wharfedale Diamond 9 CM centre speakers and 3 Wharfedale Diamond DFS surround speakers.

Now what is missing is the PS3.

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Added on April 6, 2007, 8:48 pmHere is a link to B & W speakers website. One warning though...its very expensive!!!

This post has been edited by lightning69: Apr 6 2007, 08:48 PM

hahah same case like mine 2...
anyway bro how much is MT-20? can get around 3k?

This post has been edited by Microsuck_360: Apr 6 2007, 09:15 PM