Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How pricey are Klipsch speakers?
Klipsch speakers are very attractively priced in Bangalore and elsewhere in India and provide superb value for money.
2. Are Klipsch speakers worth the money?
With the Titanium based HF tweeter, Tractrix horn, Cerametallic low frequency woofers, high efficiency, high quality cabinet design and incredible audio performance Klipsch speakers are worth every penny.
3. Are Klipsch speakers made in the USA?
Yes. High end speakers like Klipsch RF-7III, Heresy, and Cornwall etc. are all made in USA.
4. What are the best Klipsch tower speakers?
Built around renowned audio technologies, entire line-up of Klipsch floorstanding speakers deliver remarkably natural music reproduction. Klipsch 8000F, Klipsch 6000F from reference premiere range and Klipsch 820F from the reference series are some of the best Klipsch tower speakers.
5. Are Klipsch speakers high end?
Klipsch is truly a high end speaker that delivers audio extravaganza the moment you switch them on. With advanced audio technologies and wide dispersion characteristics, Klipsch has positioned itself as the leading high end speaker brand in India.
1. How expensive are QSC speakers?
QSC speakers are nominally priced in India, and produce incredibly accurate sound at affordable prices.
2. What is a QSC Q system?
QSC Q system is a network based audio platform.
3. Where are QSC amps made?
QSC amplifiers are designed and engineered at Costa Mesa, California, United States and are manufactured in China.
4. What does QSC speakers stand for?
QSC stands for Quilter sound company, a market leader in Cinema and Professional sound market, QSC offers great products at affordable prices.
5. Are QSC speakers good?
QSC K.2 and CP series are some of the finest QSC powered speakers you can buy in India today.
6. Is QSC better than JBL?
In Professional Audio, no particular brand is greater than the other. It all boils down to your budget and personal preferences. Talking about QSC as a brand, it’s a world renowned audio company known for its high quality products that provide incredible value for money.
7. How do I connect my QSC subwoofer?
QSC subwoofer can be connected to a Digital mixer such as QSC Touchmix 16 using an XLR cable.
1. What flooring is best for acoustics?
If you are looking to absorb the sound that hits the floor of your home theater room, then plush home theater carpet will be the best flooring for your home theater acoustics.
2. Which is the best acoustic foam?
Melamine foam is expensive but is one of the best acoustic foam your money can buy.
3. How does acoustic treatment work?
Acoustic treatment helps you reduce echo, reverberation and improve the quality of sound inside the room.
4. How do you attach acoustic panels to a wall?
Lightweight compressed poly fiber acoustic panels can be attached to a wall using special glue. Thicker acoustic panels need to be attached to the wall impaler clips.
5. How thick should the acoustic panels be?
Acoustical panels should be more than 1” thick at least. Thicker the acoustical panel better it is for sound. Thicker panels absorb considerable amount of bass frequencies.
6. Where do you put acoustic panels?
You should place acoustical panels in a studio or home theater to reduce reverberation and improve quality of music playback. These acoustical panel needs to be placed closer to the speaker systems and wherever the sound from speaker hits a hard, reflecting surface first called as the “First reflection points”.
7. How many acoustic panels do I need?
Number of acoustical panels need to be decided based on the room size and application. There are no hard and fast rules to suggest ideal coverage area for the home theater acoustic panels. Nevertheless, ten or more panels are required for room of any size.
8. How do make acoustic home theater panels?
Acoustic home theater panels can be built using timber framework, acoustic infill and fabric.
9. How do I acoustically treat a home theater?
A Home theater can be treated acoustically using acoustical wall panelling, Carpet, Acoustical tiles for the ceiling etc. More advanced installation will have Diffusion and bass trapping devices to improve the quality of sound inside the home theater room.
1. Where are Paradigm speakers made?
All the high end Paradigm speakers, to name few like the Persona and Prestige series are designed, engineered and handcrafted in Canada.
2. Are Paradigm speakers worth the money?
Paradigm, being one of the oldest Canadian speaker company has time and again produced speakers that are well worth their price tag.
1. How costly are Jamo speakers?
Jamo speakers are moderately priced in India. There is no other speaker brand in India that comes close to Jamo in terms of design and signature European sound.
2. Who makes Jamo?
Jamo is a subsidiary of Klipsch manufactures high end speakers and amplifiers for home theaters, living room and commercial audio applications.
3. Are Jamo subwoofer any good?
Jamo subwoofers are known to deliver deep, punchy low frequencies. Along with Jamo Concert series speakers Jamo J 112 subwoofer produces accurate, enjoyable movie sound.
4. Is Jamo made by Klipsch?
Jamo was bought over by Popular American speaker company Klipsch back in 2005. Even after 15 years, Jamo has stayed true to its original design philosophy and impresses audiophile’s world over with its audio performance and Danish aesthetics.
5. Are Jamo speakers any good?
Jamo is a 50 year old Danish speaker company that introduced world’s first THX system for home theater in 1992. With European aesthetics and warm sound output, Jamo prove themselves to be great speakers for Indian music sensibilities.
1. Is Dolby Atmos good for music?
Dolby atmos is certainly good for music. It will be able to provide a much immersive music listening experience.
2. Is Dolby atmos better than 7.1?
Technically Dolby Atmos is better than regular 7.1. You will be able to get a much more immersive sound effect when you implement Dolby Atmos in your home.
3. What is a 5.1 speaker setup?
5.1 is a channel based surround sound format, either a Dolby or DTS. This format will have two LEFT ,Right speakers next to the screen ,center speaker placed below the screen and surround speakers on the wall near seating area and a subwoofer that can be placed at your preferred location.
4. What is the best height for surround speakers?
Best height for surround speakers is between fifty and sixty inches from the finished floor level.
5. Do in wall speakers sound good?
Certain in wall speakers do sound good. But general perception always leans more towards floor standing speakers that have the ability to produce a more full bodied sound.
6. Can surround speakers be placed on ceiling?
No. Surround speakers should ideally be mounted on wall about two feet higher than your ear level. Special speakers manufactured for ceiling surround applications are welcome.
7. Do you really need a subwoofer?
If your primary application is movie watching, then a big YES for subwoofer. Since all movie soundtracks are recorded either in 5.1 or Dolby Atmos type immersive audio formats, having that .1 is a must in order to complete the experience. Subwoofer produces effects of kick drum, Bomb explosion and low pitched sounds.
8. Can a subwoofer go inside a cabinet?
No, Subwoofer cannot go inside a cabinet. Their drivers are placed inside a cabinet of their own. They are supposed to be kept in a place where in they can work freely; keeping them inside a cabinet will spoil the quality of bass output and produce rattling sound.
9. Can you put a subwoofer on carpet?
Yes, although this doesn’t help sonically, putting subwoofer on carpet will provide a firm grip to the subwoofer’s foot and stops wobbling of subwoofer to some extent.
10. Where should your subwoofer be placed?
Since low frequencies are omni directional, subwoofer can be placed literally anywhere in the room, However avoiding center axis on the length, width and height fronts will get you fine results.
11. Which way should a subwoofer face home theater?
Although there are no hard and fast rules for subwoofer placement, Subwoofer placed in the front will give you well integrated bass.
1. Which home theater system is the best?
Paradigm, Klipsch and Jamo are some of the best home theater system you can buy in India today. When you pair these speakers with capable Home theater AV receivers from Marantz, Denon and Anthem you are going to get a remarkably powerful cinema sound.
2. Is a home theater worth it?
Home theater system in the post Covid-19 era has proved its worth by becoming a medium through which you can enjoy your favorite movies at the comfort of your home, without having to travel to Professional cinema theaters.
3. How to build an affordable home theater room?
An affordable home theater doesn’t mean you have to compromise with the quality of audio video and the overall audio experience. You can buy a powerful satellite type speaker system and an inexpensive DLP projector screen combo along with some soft furnishing and still get great audio-video experience.
4. How much does a home theater cost?
Costing for high end home theater system in India starts at 2,50,000 INR and goes all the way up to 3,
5. How wide should a home theater be?
Home theater room should ideally have more than 11’of width.
6. How big should a home theater room be?
In order to accommodate large number of home theater seats i.e. more than 5 recliner seats, you would need to have room that is larger than 250 sft.
7. What is the best flooring for home theater?
Carpet and wood are the two most commonly used flooring for home theater. While none can be considered as the best flooring for home theater, both of them have their share of advantage and disadvantages. Carpet is chosen for its ability to absorb sound, wooden flooring is preferred for its easy to maintain characteristic.
8. How tall should a riser be in a home theater?
A riser in a home theater should be between 6 and 9” tall.
9. How can I improve my home theater acoustics?
Acoustics of your Home Theater can be improved using acoustic materials such as Polywool, Rockwool and acoustic foam. Consulting a Professional acoustician or a Home theater consultant will help you get the best out of your high end home theater system.
10. How many ceiling speakers do I need for Home theater?
About 2 and 4 ceiling speakers are needed for a mid-sized home theater room for Dolby Atmos surround audio experience.
11. How can I improve the sound of my home theater?
Sound of your home theater can be improved by adding acoustic treatment. If you already have a home theater system and want to improve the overall sound of your room, going for acoustics panels and acoustic ceiling tiles and plush carpeting.
12. How do I know what size my home theater screen should be?
Home theater screen size is calculated depending on the distance from the seating. Screen size should be chosen so as to make sure your neck doesn’t pain.
13. How do I turn my living room into a home theater?
Installing drapes, Having Carpet and Upholstered sofa along with 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 Speaker system and AV receiver will help you turn your living room into a comfy, casual entertainment area.
14. How do I setup a home theater in my living room?
Installing a 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 speaker system and home theater AV receiver can turn your living room into a movie zone.
15. What is the best colour for a home theater room?
If you want nothing but the best image quality in your home theater room, go for dark colored furniture, acoustic wall paneling and ceiling painted with dark paint.
16. What’s the best size for a home theater room?
Home theater room with a minimum size/ floor area of 165Sft would give you decent results. Bigger the size better it is.
17. How do I layout/put my home theater?
The main Left and Right surround speakers in a traditional home theater set-up would sit right next to the projection screen while the center speakers sit below the screen. Surround speakers are ideally placed close to the seating and ceiling atmos speakers on the same axis that of the front left, right speakers. Subwoofer being an omni-directional sound emitter can be placed at a place where you think it sounds the best in your home theater room.
18. What are some of the brands we deal with?
We deal with all major brands.
1. Is plywood good for soundproofing?
Although ply can block sound, it cannot be considered as the most ideal material for soundproofing.
2. Can egg cartons absorb sound?
No, egg cartons cannot be considered as acoustical absorbers. Their effect on acoustics or soundproofing of your room will be very minimal.
3. How can I soundproof a room inexpensively?
Treating the windows and doors for sound in a room would help you reduce noise levels inside your recording studio or home theater. Apart from this, you can soundproof a room cheaply by adding drywall based wall partitions onto your existing concrete walls.
4. What is best material for sound absorption?
Rockwool, Acoustic PU foam, Glass wool and Poly wadding are some of the acoustic materials that give you great results when used properly.
1. How pricey are Klipsch speakers?
Klipsch speakers are very attractively priced in Bangalore and elsewhere in India and provide superb value for money.
2. Are Klipsch speakers worth the money?
With the Titanium based HF tweeter, Tractrix horn, Cerametallic low frequency woofers, high efficiency, high quality cabinet design and incredible audio performance Klipsch speakers are worth every penny.
3. Are Klipsch speakers made in the USA?
Yes. High end speakers like Klipsch RF-7III, Heresy, and Cornwall etc. are all made in USA.
4. What are the best Klipsch tower speakers?
Built around renowned audio technologies, entire line-up of Klipsch floorstanding speakers deliver remarkably natural music reproduction. Klipsch 8000F, Klipsch 6000F from reference premiere range and Klipsch 820F from the reference series are some of the best Klipsch tower speakers.
5. Are Klipsch speakers high end?
Klipsch is truly a high end speaker that delivers audio extravaganza the moment you switch them on. With advanced audio technologies and wide dispersion characteristics, Klipsch has positioned itself as the leading high end speaker brand in India.
1. How expensive are QSC speakers?
QSC speakers are nominally priced in India, and produce incredibly accurate sound at affordable prices.
2. What is a QSC Q system?
QSC Q system is a network based audio platform.
3. Where are QSC amps made?
QSC amplifiers are designed and engineered at Costa Mesa, California, United States and are manufactured in China.
4. What does QSC speakers stand for?
QSC stands for Quilter sound company, a market leader in Cinema and Professional sound market, QSC offers great products at affordable prices.
5. Are QSC speakers good?
QSC K.2 and CP series are some of the finest QSC powered speakers you can buy in India today.
6. Is QSC better than JBL?
In Professional Audio, no particular brand is greater than the other. It all boils down to your budget and personal preferences. Talking about QSC as a brand, it’s a world renowned audio company known for its high quality products that provide incredible value for money.
7. How do I connect my QSC subwoofer?
QSC subwoofer can be connected to a Digital mixer such as QSC Touchmix 16 using an XLR cable.
1. What flooring is best for acoustics?
If you are looking to absorb the sound that hits the floor of your home theater room, then plush home theater carpet will be the best flooring for your home theater acoustics.
2. Which is the best acoustic foam?
Melamine foam is expensive but is one of the best acoustic foam your money can buy.
3. How does acoustic treatment work?
Acoustic treatment helps you reduce echo, reverberation and improve the quality of sound inside the room.
4. How do you attach acoustic panels to a wall?
Lightweight compressed poly fiber acoustic panels can be attached to a wall using special glue. Thicker acoustic panels need to be attached to the wall impaler clips.
5. How thick should the acoustic panels be?
Acoustical panels should be more than 1” thick at least. Thicker the acoustical panel better it is for sound. Thicker panels absorb considerable amount of bass frequencies.
6. Where do you put acoustic panels?
You should place acoustical panels in a studio or home theater to reduce reverberation and improve quality of music playback. These acoustical panel needs to be placed closer to the speaker systems and wherever the sound from speaker hits a hard, reflecting surface first called as the “First reflection points”.
7. How many acoustic panels do I need?
Number of acoustical panels need to be decided based on the room size and application. There are no hard and fast rules to suggest ideal coverage area for the home theater acoustic panels. Nevertheless, ten or more panels are required for room of any size.
8. How do make acoustic home theater panels?
Acoustic home theater panels can be built using timber framework, acoustic infill and fabric.
9. How do I acoustically treat a home theater?
A Home theater can be treated acoustically using acoustical wall panelling, Carpet, Acoustical tiles for the ceiling etc. More advanced installation will have Diffusion and bass trapping devices to improve the quality of sound inside the home theater room.
1. Where are Paradigm speakers made?
All the high end Paradigm speakers, to name few like the Persona and Prestige series are designed, engineered and handcrafted in Canada.
2. Are Paradigm speakers worth the money?
Paradigm, being one of the oldest Canadian speaker company has time and again produced speakers that are well worth their price tag.
1. How costly are Jamo speakers?
Jamo speakers are moderately priced in India. There is no other speaker brand in India that comes close to Jamo in terms of design and signature European sound.
2. Who makes Jamo?
Jamo is a subsidiary of Klipsch manufactures high end speakers and amplifiers for home theaters, living room and commercial audio applications.
3. Are Jamo subwoofer any good?
Jamo subwoofers are known to deliver deep, punchy low frequencies. Along with Jamo Concert series speakers Jamo J 112 subwoofer produces accurate, enjoyable movie sound.
4. Is Jamo made by Klipsch?
Jamo was bought over by Popular American speaker company Klipsch back in 2005. Even after 15 years, Jamo has stayed true to its original design philosophy and impresses audiophile’s world over with its audio performance and Danish aesthetics.
5. Are Jamo speakers any good?
Jamo is a 50 year old Danish speaker company that introduced world’s first THX system for home theater in 1992. With European aesthetics and warm sound output, Jamo prove themselves to be great speakers for Indian music sensibilities.
1. Is Dolby Atmos good for music?
Dolby atmos is certainly good for music. It will be able to provide a much immersive music listening experience.
2. Is Dolby atmos better than 7.1?
Technically Dolby Atmos is better than regular 7.1. You will be able to get a much more immersive sound effect when you implement Dolby Atmos in your home.
3. What is a 5.1 speaker setup?
5.1 is a channel based surround sound format, either a Dolby or DTS. This format will have two LEFT ,Right speakers next to the screen ,center speaker placed below the screen and surround speakers on the wall near seating area and a subwoofer that can be placed at your preferred location.
4. What is the best height for surround speakers?
Best height for surround speakers is between fifty and sixty inches from the finished floor level.
5. Do in wall speakers sound good?
Certain in wall speakers do sound good. But general perception always leans more towards floor standing speakers that have the ability to produce a more full bodied sound.
6. Can surround speakers be placed on ceiling?
No. Surround speakers should ideally be mounted on wall about two feet higher than your ear level. Special speakers manufactured for ceiling surround applications are welcome.
7. Do you really need a subwoofer?
If your primary application is movie watching, then a big YES for subwoofer. Since all movie soundtracks are recorded either in 5.1 or Dolby Atmos type immersive audio formats, having that .1 is a must in order to complete the experience. Subwoofer produces effects of kick drum, Bomb explosion and low pitched sounds.
8. Can a subwoofer go inside a cabinet?
No, Subwoofer cannot go inside a cabinet. Their drivers are placed inside a cabinet of their own. They are supposed to be kept in a place where in they can work freely; keeping them inside a cabinet will spoil the quality of bass output and produce rattling sound.
9. Can you put a subwoofer on carpet?
Yes, although this doesn’t help sonically, putting subwoofer on carpet will provide a firm grip to the subwoofer’s foot and stops wobbling of subwoofer to some extent.
10. Where should your subwoofer be placed?
Since low frequencies are omni directional, subwoofer can be placed literally anywhere in the room, However avoiding center axis on the length, width and height fronts will get you fine results.
11. Which way should a subwoofer face home theater?
Although there are no hard and fast rules for subwoofer placement, Subwoofer placed in the front will give you well integrated bass.
1. Which home theater system is the best?
Paradigm, Klipsch and Jamo are some of the best home theater system you can buy in India today. When you pair these speakers with capable Home theater AV receivers from Marantz, Denon and Anthem you are going to get a remarkably powerful cinema sound.
2. Is a home theater worth it?
Home theater system in the post Covid-19 era has proved its worth by becoming a medium through which you can enjoy your favorite movies at the comfort of your home, without having to travel to Professional cinema theaters.
3. How to build an affordable home theater room?
An affordable home theater doesn’t mean you have to compromise with the quality of audio video and the overall audio experience. You can buy a powerful satellite type speaker system and an inexpensive DLP projector screen combo along with some soft furnishing and still get great audio-video experience.
4. How much does a home theater cost?
Costing for high end home theater system in India starts at 2,50,000 INR and goes all the way up to 3,
5. How wide should a home theater be?
Home theater room should ideally have more than 11’of width.
6. How big should a home theater room be?
In order to accommodate large number of home theater seats i.e. more than 5 recliner seats, you would need to have room that is larger than 250 sft.
7. What is the best flooring for home theater?
Carpet and wood are the two most commonly used flooring for home theater. While none can be considered as the best flooring for home theater, both of them have their share of advantage and disadvantages. Carpet is chosen for its ability to absorb sound, wooden flooring is preferred for its easy to maintain characteristic.
8. How tall should a riser be in a home theater?
A riser in a home theater should be between 6 and 9” tall.
9. How can I improve my home theater acoustics?
Acoustics of your Home Theater can be improved using acoustic materials such as Polywool, Rockwool and acoustic foam. Consulting a Professional acoustician or a Home theater consultant will help you get the best out of your high end home theater system.
10. How many ceiling speakers do I need for Home theater?
About 2 and 4 ceiling speakers are needed for a mid-sized home theater room for Dolby Atmos surround audio experience.
11. How can I improve the sound of my home theater?
Sound of your home theater can be improved by adding acoustic treatment. If you already have a home theater system and want to improve the overall sound of your room, going for acoustics panels and acoustic ceiling tiles and plush carpeting.
12. How do I know what size my home theater screen should be?
Home theater screen size is calculated depending on the distance from the seating. Screen size should be chosen so as to make sure your neck doesn’t pain.
13. How do I turn my living room into a home theater?
Installing drapes, Having Carpet and Upholstered sofa along with 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 Speaker system and AV receiver will help you turn your living room into a comfy, casual entertainment area.
14. How do I setup a home theater in my living room?
Installing a 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 speaker system and home theater AV receiver can turn your living room into a movie zone.
15. What is the best colour for a home theater room?
If you want nothing but the best image quality in your home theater room, go for dark colored furniture, acoustic wall paneling and ceiling painted with dark paint.
16. What’s the best size for a home theater room?
Home theater room with a minimum size/ floor area of 165Sft would give you decent results. Bigger the size better it is.
17. How do I layout/put my home theater?
The main Left and Right surround speakers in a traditional home theater set-up would sit right next to the projection screen while the center speakers sit below the screen. Surround speakers are ideally placed close to the seating and ceiling atmos speakers on the same axis that of the front left, right speakers. Subwoofer being an omni-directional sound emitter can be placed at a place where you think it sounds the best in your home theater room.
18. What are some of the brands we deal with?
We deal with all major brands.
1. Is plywood good for soundproofing?
Although ply can block sound, it cannot be considered as the most ideal material for soundproofing.
2. Can egg cartons absorb sound?
No, egg cartons cannot be considered as acoustical absorbers. Their effect on acoustics or soundproofing of your room will be very minimal.
3. How can I soundproof a room inexpensively?
Treating the windows and doors for sound in a room would help you reduce noise levels inside your recording studio or home theater. Apart from this, you can soundproof a room cheaply by adding drywall based wall partitions onto your existing concrete walls.
4. What is best material for sound absorption?
Rockwool, Acoustic PU foam, Glass wool and Poly wadding are some of the acoustic materials that give you great results when used properly.