I am looking for a HT sound system and walked into some high end HIFI stores and was seduced by the amazing quality and sound by some reputable labels.
The first was Definitive Technology speakers (mythos 8) and supercube sub with an AVR-350 Arcam receiver. = $10,000 Wow! Amazing sound in both video and audio.
The second was B&W 8 Series SCMS speakers with a Rotel RSX-1067 = $10,000 again, amazing sound!
The less $ alternative (which I didn't listen to) was the Paradigm Millenia 20 speakers and a Cambridge Audio 640R = $7,000
so what do you think? Is the less expensive system that inferior in quality?
could be. Maybe not. Only you know what really works for you. Lookin to brag about how much you spent? Or lookin to enjoy for yourself? Only you can decide. But, at least for your own good, get out and listen to more than just 3 options at that price point.
I have a Arcam avr300 witch is the 350 but without some internal dampening, HDMI, and a few other things. and i love mine. Solid receiver for sure.
Its maybe that its not inferior quality, its a different sound and its all personal preference. listen to the cheaper set and make you're opinion. Then go from there.
I definitely do not want to spend more than I have to. But I don't want to be disappointed after I install the system and it under performs in such a large space. I also want not only HT but some good audio listening, and I think that brings the costs higher...I doubt a HTIB will do!