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Alcons or Genelec or L- Acoustics or Krix for a dedicated HT

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sasi77

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Hi fellow members,
I am planning to build a dedicated home theatre with the help of professionals in my new house. Room dimensions are 25x16 feet. I have shortlisted the following Audio gear among these which one will you advise ?:

GENELEC

option 1 : 9.1.4 CONFIGURATION (The Ones)
LCR: 8361A
SURROUNDS AND TOPS : 8341 A
SUBWOOFER : 7382A
AV PROCESSOR : MARANTZ AV 10 / STORM AUDIO ISP 16

Option 2 :
LCR : S360
SURROUNDS AND TOPS : 8340A
SUBWOOFER : 7382A
AV PROCESSOR : MARANTZ AV 10 / STORM AUDIO ISP 16

ALCONS AUDIO

9.2.4 Configuration
LCR : CRMS MK2
SURROUNDS AND TOPS : CRMSC 120
SUBWOOFER : CRNS LFE18
AV PROCESSOR : MARANTZ AV 10 / STORM AUDIO ISP 16

L ACOUSTICS

OPTION 1 :

9.7.4 CONFIGURATION
LCR : SOKA + SB10/SB6
SURROUNDS : X6/5XT
TOPS : X4
SUBWOOFERS : SYVA SUB
AV PROCESSOR : STORM AUDIO MK3

OPTION 2:

9.4.4 0r 11.4.4 CONFIGURATION

LCR : X8
SURROUNDS : X6/5XT
TOPS : X4
SUBS : SYVA SUB
AV PROCESSOR : STORM AUDIO MK3

Krix
9.2.4

LCRS : MX30 modular
surrounds : Phonix 45
Tops : IC 52
Processor : Marantz AV10 / Trinnov Altitude 16



Please guide me and reply

Thanks in advance

Regards
sasikumar
 
Get one of the Storm Audio processors. They are the only ones to currently support Dirac Live Active Room Treatment. While not a total replacement for passive acoustic treatment it makes a big difference.

www.dirac.com

Dirac Live ART - Active Room Treatment - Dirac

Dirac Live ART - Active Room Treatment , calibrates your speakers as a unified system and uses each speaker’s strengths to create unmatched clarity.
www.dirac.com www.dirac.com

I would immediately rule out L-Acoustics. Crazy that a home theatre company is suggesting Soka speakers (miniature line array) + Syva sub (PA style with no deep bass) for this application. You want broader vertical coverage and bass extension to at least 20Hz.

The options from Alcon and Krix look reasonable, although it depends on their pricing. I would also be concerned about dynamic range of the surrounds, which is key for using Dirac ART. The LCR being more capable than the surrounds is not ideal in that scenario.

You didn't mention pricing, but I assume the Genelec 8361A + 8341A package is the most expensive. It would also be the highest performer in terms of sound quality, although SPL limited because they are studio monitors, not built for high efficiency.

Regardless of which option you pick, 2 subwoofers should be considered the bare minimum, 4 is ideal. You get higher peak output and better bass quality this way. The bass management in modern AV processors scales with subwoofer count.

I assume based on the brands mentioned you are in Australia. I would strongly consider going with KEF instead, doing Ci3160RLM-THX for the 9 ear level channels, and Ci200RS-THX for the ceiling channels. SVS SB-3000 or SB-4000 for the subwoofers. Hypex amps for the speakers.
 
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alex-z said:
Get one of the Storm Audio processors. They are the only ones to currently support Dirac Live Active Room Treatment. While not a total replacement for passive acoustic treatment it makes a big difference.

www.dirac.com

Dirac Live ART - Active Room Treatment - Dirac

Dirac Live ART - Active Room Treatment , calibrates your speakers as a unified system and uses each speaker’s strengths to create unmatched clarity.
www.dirac.com www.dirac.com

I would immediately rule out L-Acoustics. Crazy that a home theatre company is suggesting Soka speakers (miniature line array) + Syva sub (PA style with no deep bass) for this application. You want broader vertical coverage and bass extension to at least 20Hz.

The options from Alcon and Krix look reasonable, although it depends on their pricing. I would also be concerned about dynamic range of the surrounds, which is key for using Dirac ART. The LCR being more capable than the surrounds is not ideal in that scenario.

You didn't mention pricing, but I assume the Genelec 8361A + 8341A package is the most expensive. It would also be the highest performer in terms of sound quality, although SPL limited because they are studio monitors, not built for high efficiency.

Regardless of which option you pick, 2 subwoofers should be considered the bare minimum, 4 is ideal. You get higher peak output and better bass quality this way. The bass management in modern AV processors scales with subwoofer count.

I assume based on the brands mentioned you are in Australia. I would strongly consider going with KEF instead, doing Ci3160RLM-THX for the 9 ear level channels, and Ci200RS-THX for the ceiling channels. SVS SB-3000 or SB-4000 for the subwoofers. Hypex amps for the speakers.
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Hi bro thanks for the reply . L-Acoustics are now in home cinema segment too. Yes Genelec 8361 +8341 is the most expensive among those. I am from India thank you for your suggestions regarding subwoofers and finally regarding KEF I have auditioned those but it didn’t attract me that much though they are good ones without any doubt.
 
sasi77 said:
Meyer is my favourite too but it is so expensive . I am not from US bro
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It’s definitely more expensive outside the U.S. and just moderately expensive inside the U.S. since we do get discounts off full price.

Your choices are all good. L-Acoustics is great for the visual look otherwise I would go Genelec. I have heard inconsistent post-purchase support related to Alcons.

For subwoofers, I don’t think the current Genelec or Meyer Cinema lines are designed to hit the true subsonic response that makes home theater fun.

Hobbyist level subs like this are great options
www.powersoundaudio.com

TV42 Ipal

TV42 is a powered low-tuned vented subwoofer with 8000W of continuous, DSP controlled power and two 21" B&C Ipal drivers.
www.powersoundaudio.com

And you can see what global shipping has cost in the past
 
GXAlan said:
It’s definitely more expensive outside the U.S. and just moderately expensive inside the U.S. since we do get discounts off full price.

Your choices are all good. L-Acoustics is great for the visual look otherwise I would go Genelec. I have heard inconsistent post-purchase support related to Alcons.

For subwoofers, I don’t think the current Genelec or Meyer Cinema lines are designed to hit the true subsonic response that makes home theater fun.

Hobbyist level subs like this are great options
www.powersoundaudio.com

TV42 Ipal

TV42 is a powered low-tuned vented subwoofer with 8000W of continuous, DSP controlled power and two 21" B&C Ipal drivers.
www.powersoundaudio.com

And you can see what global shipping has cost in the past
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Thanks for your suggestion bro
 
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