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need a good sound system (computer)

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Godoftheforbiddenlight
Godoftheforbiddenlight Original post #1
Feb 21, 2013 at 8:31 PM
budget - 20k (can add a little more)

do i need a sound card ?? i dont have one at the moment.................2.1 is better for i guess
Moy
Moy #2
Feb 21, 2013 at 10:56 PM
check corsair sp2500 (mdcomputers.in)
Nerevarine
Feb 21, 2013 at 10:58 PM
you are willing to spend 20k on the sound system alone ? Then anything less than a 7.1 is an underkill :D
Godoftheforbiddenlight
Feb 22, 2013 at 11:10 AM
is there any audio engine product which i can get the a5 are around 48k i saw in one website........i am buying 1st of march please suggest names i checked out the logitech z906 it retails for around 18.5k but i did not like the sound it didn't have the clarity was way loud though
d6bmg
d6bmg #5
Feb 22, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Currently which sound-card do you have?

Increase in budget possible?
Cause I was tempted to suggest you Edifier S550, which will cost ~23K.
M
macho84 #6
Feb 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM
I would suggest go for corsair sp2500 or need 5.1 get logitech z906 18k
tkin
tkin #7
Feb 23, 2013 at 8:46 PM
is there any audio engine product which i can get the a5 are around 48k i saw in one website........i am buying 1st of march please suggest names i checked out the logitech z906 it retails for around 18.5k but i did not like the sound it didn't have the clarity was way loud though
If you are audiophile, you need to go for 2.0, Audio Engine A2+Xonar is a good setup:
Speakers
Internal Card
The Incinerator
Feb 23, 2013 at 8:53 PM
For 5.1 get a Pioneer HTP-071 for Rs 18990 and connect it to your PC. Anyday better over your PC peripheral maker's speakers.

And if you are a purist and wants music out two channels(speakers) or in other words a stereo set up let me know.
nvrmndryo
Feb 25, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Pioneer HTP-071
+1
Godoftheforbiddenlight
Feb 26, 2013 at 4:33 AM
Currently which sound-card do you have?

Increase in budget possible?
Cause I was tempted to suggest you Edifier S550, which will cost ~23K.

i don't have an external sound card yet................my budget is around 30k now

For 5.1 get a Pioneer HTP-071 for Rs 18990 and connect it to your PC. Anyday better over your PC peripheral maker's speakers.

And if you are a purist and wants music out two channels(speakers) or in other words a stereo set up let me know.

i am a purist and i do some recording works on my guitar that involves mixing it to the point where i can get the best sound out of it

i do have a decent pair of monitors that i use for the same....................but in this buy i am looking for a good movie experiance.....songs i listen to old school death and thrash...also if it can be used for playing games

really need some powerful sounds so that me and my buddies can have a circle of death in my room you know like in gigs the P.A systems man i wish there was something like that in a small form factor....
nvrmndryo
nvrmndryo #11
Feb 26, 2013 at 9:25 AM
I recently bought pioneer htp 071 they are really good. Before these I was using logitech z5500d. Now I have connected my speakers to ps3 n pc. Gaming n movie experience is awesome. About music I can't tell right now.
The Incinerator
Feb 27, 2013 at 8:36 PM
i don't have an external sound card yet................my budget is around 30k now



i am a purist and i do some recording works on my guitar that involves mixing it to the point where i can get the best sound out of it

i do have a decent pair of monitors that i use for the same....................but in this buy i am looking for a good movie experiance.....songs i listen to old school death and thrash...also if it can be used for playing games

really need some powerful sounds so that me and my buddies can have a circle of death in my room you know like in gigs the P.A systems man i wish there was something like that in a small form factor....

By old school death and thrash Im taking in these bands just for eg....say... Obituary/Death and Slayer/Sodom. Now they have compressed highs which make them a pain when listening through a harsh system ,in my opinion a laid back/warm system with a right mix of energy make them sound good. But then we all have budget and it is here where we have to start compromising.

Since you want a movie experience and want "COD" also its better to go in for a surround system,since you already have monitors. A good one would be the Onkyo HT-S 3500 for Rs 28000 max. But IMO if you can extend the budget better get a Marantz 1501 and Boston Soundware XS 5.1. 22+24 = Rs 46000.
Klipsch , JBL and some lower end Jamos have that PA effect when driven hard but they will cost quite a packet with matching amp. You have to hear TOOL's Schism/Jerk Off (live) on Klipsch and Denon (stereo)combo ..... hair raising scary......:twisted:

Dont spend a dime on a soundcard because both Onkyo and Marantz have Digital ins so they will clock the incoming digital signal from your motherboard.Just buy a good digital cable.
Godoftheforbiddenlight
Mar 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM
By old school death and thrash Im taking in these bands just for eg....say... Obituary/Death and Slayer/Sodom. Now they have compressed highs which make them a pain when listening through a harsh system ,in my opinion a laid back/warm system with a right mix of energy make them sound good. But then we all have budget and it is here where we have to start compromising.

Since you want a movie experience and want "COD" also its better to go in for a surround system,since you already have monitors. A good one would be the Onkyo HT-S 3500 for Rs 28000 max. But IMO if you can extend the budget better get a Marantz 1501 and Boston Soundware XS 5.1. 22+24 = Rs 46000.
Klipsch , JBL and some lower end Jamos have that PA effect when driven hard but they will cost quite a packet with matching amp. You have to hear TOOL's Schism/Jerk Off (live) on Klipsch and Denon (stereo)combo ..... hair raising scary......:twisted:

Dont spend a dime on a soundcard because both Onkyo and Marantz have Digital ins so they will clock the incoming digital signal from your motherboard.Just buy a good digital cable.



where will i get the things you mentioned.........i heard the pioneer and the onkyo man both were so dissapointing............i have decided to go further with my budget maybe 50-60k or more i don't care i need the stage sound experiance you know the feeling you get when your standing in the first row behind you have 50k + people and demolition hammer is ripping things apart (tears in my eyes)..........i need a very punchy system that stays good even at extreme level........i did hear a KS-525 in pune and man it was amazing but thats too much for me to bear at this interval
The Incinerator
Mar 2, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Give me clear budget and I will try and help you.
The Incinerator
Mar 2, 2013 at 11:37 PM
Get a pair of Cervin Vega CLS 215 and a Denon PMA 720AE / Yamaha AX 497 together should come within Rs 90,000. But do take an audition before buying.
The Incinerator
Mar 2, 2013 at 11:42 PM
Rivera International :: Distributors of Audio Solutions, Audio-Video equipment, pro sound, studio sound, broadcast sound, home audio equipment, xenon lamps and dj audio equipment.

Have a word with them.
The Incinerator
Mar 2, 2013 at 11:56 PM
EDIT: Please Correct that to Cerwin Vega CMX 26/28. In Kolkata Im not aware who is stocking them. You can call Rivera and ask them. They sound just the way you want them to. And check if they still have stock of the infamous CLS 215/10/12 ?
Godoftheforbiddenlight
Mar 2, 2013 at 11:59 PM
EDIT: Please Correct that to Cerwin Vega CMX 26/28. In Kolkata Im not aware who is stocking them. You can call Rivera and ask them. They sound just the way you want them to. And check if they still have stock of the infamous CLS 215/10/12 ?

ok i'll mail them tonight and let you know the status......if they are that good i'd buy without auditioning them
The Incinerator
Mar 3, 2013 at 10:49 AM
A word of advice...... they are very loud (90/95db+) and super bass heavy (CLS 215/12/CMX28) ,make sure your neighbourhood is full of accepting and polite people .... dont blame me if they get you arrested :twisted:
Godoftheforbiddenlight
Mar 4, 2013 at 2:03 AM
Man i went through that once now i have it covered.....my lawyer got some papers ready which is with the society chairman thus there wouldn't be any problems
Godoftheforbiddenlight
Mar 4, 2013 at 1:14 PM
brofist \m/ ....but man i din't receive a single reply till now