Chaam local Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I would like to buy a home cinema kit, something around 20,000 baht. I hardly ever watch movies, I'm more into music, but I like to watch concerts. Obviously I'm not very demanding (or else I would have a higher budget and I would buy separate elements, not a kit), but I need something with a good sound for all the family to enjoy: me watching concerts, the daughter singing karoke, and my wife saying "wow, it's like being in a real theater!". I'm sure you get the idea So, I went to Home Pro, Index and a few other places, but you know the salesmen there, only interested in selling what they will get a percentage on, unable to answer simple questions (even in Thai), etc. They just turn the sound as loud as possible to show how "good" it is. I don't live in Bangkok and I don't think there are specialized shops close to where I live (Cha-am). What I (think I) need is: a kit with a DVD (does it have to be Bluray?) and a 5.1 set speakers, with the 2 rear speakers being wireless, if possible. A USB plug to read MP3 from a USB key or MP3 player, and a mike plug for the daughter. My budget is flexible, could be up to 30 K if it's worth it. Could someone please direct me to a specific brand or model? Or tell me what I should avoid, or simply what power I should be looking for? The room is 4m x 5m, 3 walls and an opening on the rest of the first floor (sound reverberates a little). I already have a TV (Samsung series 5 46"). Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've had a Sony Home theatre for a few years now and am very happy with it. Easy to navigate menu's and a great choice in audio output. There is also a Samsung home theatre in the house I live in but it isn't a patch on the Sony for sound quality. For music and concerts you can't go wrong. It also has some nifty infra-red rear speakers so you don't have wires running everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I also have a Sony home theatre system, which delivers commendable sound for its price bracket, c 12K Since you mention listening to music rather than films, do you really need 5.1 ? A good quality amp with 2 speakers will give you much better sound for your money than a similar priced 5.1 system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaam local Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) Thank you for your input. I was looking at Samsung and Philips, but I will now look at Sony products too. Since you mention listening to music rather than films, do you really need 5.1 ?A good quality amp with 2 speakers will give you much better sound for your money than a similar priced 5.1 system Actually the 5.1 system is for the family living room, that's why I would also like to know about the possibilities of adding other devices, like a mike or karaoke system, video game etc. Is it possible with most systems, especially Sony systems? I also plan to buy an amp and two speakers to listen to music in another room, but that will be quite different, with a higher budget, serious research beforehand (probably including another post here!) and time spent in Bangkok testing the systems in proper listening conditions. But for now I just need something that the whole family can enjoy. Oh, guys... don't tell my wife about the higher budget, ok? Edited March 3, 2011 by Chaam local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammycic Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Samsung have a promotion on for HT-c5530w for 19,990 wireless speakers bluray player. I think you will find it will do everything you want. check it out good luck. when i was looking at sony the only one that had all was the HT-sf470. I now have LG hooked up to my WDTV by optical cable and the movies with DTS are awesome. I dunno know if this info helps. Edited March 4, 2011 by astral No need to quote the entire post. Just pick out the relevant points, please - Astral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaam local Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 I went back to the shops today and shortlisted two systems: Philips HTS-5550 (14,000 THB) and Sony DAV-DZ910W (21,000 THB). Both have wireless rear speakers, plug for a microphone, USB etc. I don't know which one to choose because I read good reviews about the Philips and it seems to have interesting features. I didn't find much information about the Sony, I couldn't even download the manual. I listened to both of them and I did like the sound of the Sony, but I was not in good listening conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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