Home Theater Audio

[igotworms]

Anybody find a good place with a good selection of quality home theater equipment for sale?

Other than the obvious places of Power Buy at Central, and the Sony Store in Tesco, I can't think of anywhere else. Surely there's better selection out there.

Thanks.

[Rex7777]

If going up to Bangkok wouldn't be out of the question, I think they have some hig end stores in Ploncheit Center.

Rex

[igotworms]

Been to Bkk already....looking for a place in Phuket, better for customer service problems and what not.

[LivinLOS]

Depends on if you want quality (audiophile) or convienince..

I was in the HT install trade and all of the products I would recommend (except one) would not be easily obtainable locally. Consider facing the import duties perhaps if quality is the goal.

Look at the electrostatic line from final of Holland, incredible sound for money spent but need to consider bass response of the room and subwooofer interaction with electrostats.

If you want Thai there is an interesting company that is mail order based and produces distinctive high end speakers here in Thailand, Norh based in BKK have a global mail order line of products that are very good value right through thier range.. I am currently using 5 of the marble 9's in a 5.1 config here in phuket. They used to have aPhuket distributor / dealer but contact them, thier published prices are based on global shipping these items (my marbles weight about 80 lb per speaker) so domestic shipping saves them and you money.

[igotworms]

I would love some high end audio equipment but my budget is fixed at 20,000 Baht. Looks like I might go for an Onkyo package at Power Buy. Went to Court's today and was unimpressed with their selection. I also checked out AVC Phuket, located in Bangtao. They have a few pieces of high end audio (Denon, Paradigm, JBL) and they are able to order in pretty much anything you want. Definitely out of my price range though.

[LivinLOS]

Yeah that does make the import a problem, there are some good in box packages so dont settle to easily, for midfi stuff I think sony produces nice stuff but even then I have not followed the pricing locally so dont know what can be found.

The norh stuff is great value for audiophile equip but that market rapidly gets expensive.. the marble 9's I have are MSRP 3000 USD per pair !!! I did not pay that but that would be the replacement cost.

[LadyinRed]

There is an audio shop (Denon, JBL, the likes) in Phuket Town. I had a look inside once - impressive stuff and some are reasonably priced.

Not sure the exact road, but I think it's Luang Por road or something like that.

It's a few junctions north of Robinsons, past the circle (Metropole hotel), thru the street with gold shop and pearl bowl, either 1st or 2nd traffic light junction, turn right, on the right side (about 30m from the traffic lights).

There is a Telewiz shop right next to it.

Sorry I don't know the exact road name, but I am sure it's still there - passed it many times.

[igotworms]

There is an audio shop (Denon, JBL, the likes) in Phuket Town. I had a look inside once - impressive stuff and some are reasonably priced.

Not sure the exact road, but I think it's Luang Por road or something like that.

It's a few junctions north of Robinsons, past the circle (Metropole hotel), thru the street with gold shop and pearl bowl, either 1st or 2nd traffic light junction, turn right, on the right side (about 30m from the traffic lights).

There is a Telewiz shop right next to it.

Sorry I don't know the exact road name, but I am sure it's still there - passed it many times.

Thanks for the tip. I'll have a look.

[LivinLOS]

I think I have been to that place.. Nice sales people with quite a bit of knowledge and passion.. If its the same place they even are B&W dealers and had a set of B&W 802's in there (10 - 12k USD per pair) which are some of my all time favourite audiogasm speakers hooked up to some nice amplification... When my ship comes in (or the lotto ticket) they are on the shopping list..

They were really nice and for audio very smart, then (a couple of years back) they had very little projection knowledge... Let us know what you find as I have not hunted arounf Phuket town for dealers or installers since I arrived.

[LivinLOS]

Of course there are bargains to be had...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI..._PcY_BID_Stores

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI..._PcY_BID_Stores

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5724081862&rd=1

Of course shipping import duties etc would been hassle etc but the deals online are much better than local.

[LadyinRed]

Nice sales people with quite a bit of knowledge and passion..

They were really nice and for audio very smart, then (a couple of years back) they had very little projection knowledge...

Ditto to that (last time I went in was about 1.5 years ago).

They seemed to know what they are selling.

[LivinLOS]

I have just been scanning round for some Audiophile bargains... I done know if you know anything about Maggies (Magnapan, planar / electrostic style speakers) but I know thier large models are out of this world quality...

They have a special offer and even though it blows you buget a bit you are talking a world class speaker company here...

http://www.magnepan.com/1-800-474-1646/index.html check the MMG W and MMG C special offer...

I dont know if they have a Thai distro set up but imagine they would.

[caughtintheact]

Try SinSiam Electronics. I've bought many things from them over the years and they are reliable. They are located at the corner of Silom and Convent Road in Bangkok.

http://www.sinsiamelectronics.com/hometheater.html

[axl]

Been to Bkk already....looking for a place in Phuket, better for customer service problems and what not.

I strongly recommend Khun "Lek"; ..was recommended to me by our neighbors and did a "clean and professional" job (surround system, outdoor speakers) in our house; find him at:

Namsang HI-FI Ltd., Part.

Junchuvanichkul Pornsil

“Lek”

Audio Visual Sales & Service

work 076 219 406

mobile 01 892 2807

work fax 076 220 127

work [email protected]

69.71 Rasada Rd.

83000 Phuket City