Hello everyone,
I am new to the forums but have been reading a lot of posts for quite some time. I seek your advice on buying a 5.1 system for my upcoming home theater room. The room is in the basement (17x13x8.5) with no windows; only one door exists. I am trying to keep the budget between $1100 to $1500 excluding the sub, which I am willing to pay in the range of $1000. Unfortunately, I don't have a chance to audition any system (I don't live in the States). So I have to rely on advice from other people. I will use the systems to watch movies and some sports.
After checking the local market, I came up with following options:
Q Acoustics 3050i for $1820 (including sub)
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 for $945
Monitor Audio Bronze 5 for $1280
KEF Q (Q150+Q650C+Q350) for $1510
Klipsch (RP-160 + RP-150 + RP-450C). I lost my quotation for this system, but it is priced similar to the US.
As for the subwoofers, I have very little options when it comes to finding a good sub locally. We had a vendor who used to have SVS subs for about 25% more than the price in the US, but they are out of stock. I could get a Klipsch 112SW or 115SW. I could also get the Goldenear Forcefiled 5 for $980.
I could shop online, but shipping cost will be very expensive. In some cases it can by as much as the items themselves. However, I contacted a couple of online vendors in the US:
HSU Research: I inquired about the 5.1 package (4 HB-1, 1 HC-1, and VTF-2 MK5). The price is $1299 plus $630 for shipping. I will have to pay additional 10% for customs and duties.
I also contact RSL and Ascend Acoustics, but never got a reply.
Which system do you suggest? Thank you very much.
I am new to the forums but have been reading a lot of posts for quite some time. I seek your advice on buying a 5.1 system for my upcoming home theater room. The room is in the basement (17x13x8.5) with no windows; only one door exists. I am trying to keep the budget between $1100 to $1500 excluding the sub, which I am willing to pay in the range of $1000. Unfortunately, I don't have a chance to audition any system (I don't live in the States). So I have to rely on advice from other people. I will use the systems to watch movies and some sports.
After checking the local market, I came up with following options:
Q Acoustics 3050i for $1820 (including sub)
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 for $945
Monitor Audio Bronze 5 for $1280
KEF Q (Q150+Q650C+Q350) for $1510
Klipsch (RP-160 + RP-150 + RP-450C). I lost my quotation for this system, but it is priced similar to the US.
As for the subwoofers, I have very little options when it comes to finding a good sub locally. We had a vendor who used to have SVS subs for about 25% more than the price in the US, but they are out of stock. I could get a Klipsch 112SW or 115SW. I could also get the Goldenear Forcefiled 5 for $980.
I could shop online, but shipping cost will be very expensive. In some cases it can by as much as the items themselves. However, I contacted a couple of online vendors in the US:
HSU Research: I inquired about the 5.1 package (4 HB-1, 1 HC-1, and VTF-2 MK5). The price is $1299 plus $630 for shipping. I will have to pay additional 10% for customs and duties.
I also contact RSL and Ascend Acoustics, but never got a reply.
Which system do you suggest? Thank you very much.