14TH FLOOR
1401 – KEI
BRANDS SHOWCASED:
NAD
FYNE AUDIO
Fyne Audio’s F502 Speakers were paired with NAD’s M10, the new BluOS Streaming Amplifier that was launched internationally, a couple of months ago. The Alexa enabled M10 as a one box solution has a lot to offer, with the added advantage of being part of the Bluesound BluOS ecosystem. The gent conducting the demo had attached a hard drive to the M10 and was controlling the playlist via an iPad. We enjoyed the simplistic setup and ease with which the music was played. Also interesting to note were the King & Queen showpieces that were placed on top of each speaker, were they just for show or were they doing something sonically??? We will leave this question to be answered by the good folks at KEI. The very fine Fyne Audio F502’s continue to impress us with their abilities and we look forward to hearing them more for a future review.
Pricing of the above equipment as follows:
Fyne Audio F502 – 1.9L
M10 – 2.8L
1402 – MONEE & DIVINE MUSIC
BRANDS SHOWCASED:
KLH AUDIO
PEACHTREE AUDIO
AUDIOART CABLES
KLH, the newly launched loudspeakers company was present in the form of their Kendall & Albany. Paired to them were Peachtree Audio Amplifiers Nova 300 & 150. We were advised that the KLH speakers were brand new out of the box and had arrived just in time for the show. We liked what we heard in the brief period that we were in the room and the synergy with the Peachtree Amps was good. Thanks to the new distributors – M/s. Root Note Audio, we shall be listening to the Peachtree gear in future. Hopefully, Monee the distributors of KLH will oblige as well.
Pricing as advised for the above equipment as follows:
KLH Kendall – 1.55L
KLH Albany – 56k
Peachtree Nova 300 – 1.85L
Peachtree Nova 150 – 1.37L
Peachtree Deep Blue 3 – 45k
Peachtree Deep Bluesky – 47k
Audio Art Cables used were as under:
IC3 1.0M – 9K
IC3 TECHFLEX 1.0M – 10.5K
SC5-GB 3M – 20.3K
SC5-SB – 21K
SC5-SP – 20.3K
POWER 1 2M – 18.5K
1403 – AVAAA
BRANDS SHOWCASED:
THONET & VANDER
TECHLY
SWEEX
PROFIGOLD
BANDRIDGE
Mostly all static equipment in the form of cables placed on racks. Thonet & Vander Kugel Bluetooth Powered Speakers(30k) and Dunn Soundbar with Sub(15k) were on demo. We liked the Thonet & Vander equipment for being value for money and serving the purpose very well.
1404 – KEI
BRANDS SHOWCASED
THORENS
ELAC
AUDIO TECHNICA
In this room, KEI showcased a few Thorens turntables, Elac’s well engineering Miracord 90 and an Audio Technica LP60BT, by means of a static display. We are not fans of static displays so post clicking the mandatory pics, we had nothing else to do here. What was noteworthy was that KEI had taken pains to display the prices alongside of each of the models on display, across all their rooms. We really appreciate this gesture as it makes it easy for all concerned, so kudos to KEI for doing the needful.
1411 – KEI
BRANDS SHOWCASED:
TOTEM
BLUESOUND NODE2i
What was going to be an active speakers with a turntable set up turned out to be an active speakers with digital source setup, due to certain technical issues in setting up a turntable. Nonetheless, we focused on the Totem Kin Play, which are getting very well reviewed internationally. Unfortunately, we could not hear them sufficiently to be able to write more about them but whatever little we heard, we liked. Hopefully, we shall be sent a pair for review in the near future.
1412 – M.Z. AUDIO
BRANDS SHOWCASED:
MARANTZ
Q ACOUSTICS
M.Z. Audio had taken a suite which had the inner area with equipment as under:
Marantz SA10 SACD Player – 5L
Marantz PM10 SACD Amplifer – 6.35L
Q Acoustics Concept 500 – 4.10L
The flagship Marantz Amplifier and SACD Player with Q Acoustics Flagship Concept 500 Speakers were showcased as a stereo set-up.
The outer area had 2 set ups of Marantz + Q Acoustic + Morel in home theatre configurations.
Set-up one had:
Morel CW525LCR – 3.15L
Morel CW600 – 85k
Morel MSP10 – 60K
Marantz SR7013 – 2.15L
Set-up two had:
Q Acoustics Concept 40 Tower – 1.23L
Q Acoustics Concept Centre – 34K
Q Acoustics Concept 20 – 48K
Q Acoustics 2070Si – 49K
Marantz SR5013 – 1.10L
Source used for both was a Marantz UD7007 – 85K
We were glad to see that the clutter of static display was non-existent in the room, save for a set of Q Acoustics 7000 LRi(36K) & Ci(19K) placed at the entrance of the room. Q Acoustics Rock Speaker – QI65LW(27K) was also on static display.
1413 – VIEWSONIC
MODELS SHOWCASED:
X10 4K
LS800HD
M1+
We Started off with the M1+, an ultra compact and portable projector that features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, along with built in Harman Kardon speakers. Ideal for sharing multimedia anywhere, even outdoors thanks to a built in battery power supply. The form factor is really small, making it a breeze to carry around in its own pouch that is part of the M1+ which also has 16GB inbuilt memory. The M1+ makes it easy to share and view a variety of multimedia content, as it comes with multiple connectivity options including HDMI, USB 2.0 and USB Type C, Audio Out and a MicroSD card reader. We look forward to reviewing the M1+ in the near future.
The next projector we saw was the X10-4K LED portable projector with LED technology, the projector offers up to 30,000 hours of operational life. The X10-4K projector includes Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, and an integrated Smart TV interface for easy streaming of TV shows and movies from popular content services, while a built-in OS provides access to popular apps via the Android Aptoide store. The X10-4K features 125% of Rec.709 color accuracy and Frame Interpolation technology, which reduces motion blur and ensures fluid multimedia content projection. The connectivity options include HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2, USB 2.0 Type-A, Type-C, Audio In/Out, and RJ45. This too has speakers from Harman Kardon, a lightweight design, easy carry handle, and short throw lens, the X10-4K can be conveniently moved from room to room, indoors to outdoors. The projector features 2,400 LED lumens of brightness, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
1414 – MILAN SALES CORPORATION
MILAN SCREENS
Milan Art Screen with Leather Finish
Size:-92″ Diagonal
Surface:- Micro Perforated Silver 3D
Mrp:- Rs.2,00,000
Milan Motorized Tab Tensioned
Size:-92″ Diagonal
Surface:-Grey
Mrp:- Rs.60,000
Milan Zero Edged Screen
Size:-92″ Diagonal
Surface:-Optical (Ambient Light Rejection)
Mrp:- Rs.90,000
As always, Milan Sales Corporation was fronted by the bossman Milan himself, who kept us entertained with the demonstration of the 3 types of screens on demo and their attributes. For the pricing, Milan Sales Corporation always provide value for money and that is precisely why they sell a lot of screens year on year. We were particularly impressed with the Art Screen with Leather finish, that not only looked beautiful with the now customiseable leather wrapped border in a variety of colors, but also with any type of picture/artwork that one can custom design to their liking.
1415 – VINSHEK MARKETING
ELAN HOME AUTOMATION
Vinshek Marketing focused on providing a hands on demo of Elan based home automation to one and all, thereby educating not only an end user but also those who are part of the automation installation industry. We couldn’t sit through one of their sessions as had other rooms to cover as well.
1416 – LITTLE NAP RECLINERS
Little Nap had a few new models of recliners to showcase, one which we have shared the video of was very comforting to sit on and attractive to look as well, what with a pleasant red textured leather used to wrap the same. We spent a good 5 minutes relaxing in the same post which it was time to hit the next room.
1417 – CINEBELS
BRANDS SHOWCASED:
KLIPSCH
Klipsch Forte III Speakers
Balanced Audio Technologies (BAT) Pre/Power Amplifiers
Klipsch Debut Carbon Turntable
Cinebels showcased the above models as their demo set up, which sounded great when they played a record, which was rare as they mostly played music via Bluetooth, which was quite a turn off for us. We were atleast glad to hear some music on vinyl for a few minutes to note that the Balanced Audio Technologies Pre/Power indeed drove the Klipsch Forte III Speakers rather beautifully. We wish we could hear this set up more, sadly not! The turntable looked familiar as it is none other than the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with Klipsch badge engineering. Anyway, as per the Klipsch website, this is now a discontinued model.
Pricing of the above models as under:
Klipsch Forte III – 4.95L
Static Display Models:
Klipsch Heresy – 2.68L
Klipsch Sixes – 89.8K
Klipsch Three – 46.8K
Klispch One – 28.8K
Theatre Bar – 1.5L (Fully cusomiseable as it is made to order and delivery schedule is 12 weeks)
1418 +1419 – VU TECHNOLOGIES
BRAND SHOWCASED – VU TV
VU Technologes showcased their new range of TV’s, ranging from sizes 75, 86 to 100 inches from their pixelight & quantum pixelight series.
Unfortunately, no one was made aware of them being offered at special prices if booked during the show! The star of the TV’s on display was the 100” 4K TV that retails at 20L, but was available for a very special price of 13.5L!!! This is the world’s first 100” 4K LED TV and does it look good or what? Fantastic we say and worth buying if you have the real estate and financial ability to buy the same. VU Technologies are truly showcasing quality and value for money at the moment. We certainly believe in their products as we also happen to use their TV’s and have been very satisfied with their quality and price to performance abilities.
1420 – AUDIOVISION INDIA
BRANDS SHOWCASED:
BOWERS & WILKINS (B&W)
VIVID AUDIO
JEFF ROWLAND
ROTEL
ARTISANIA AUDIO
KIMBER KABLE
MELCO
SOUNDCAST
As is customary with Audiovision India, this year too they had lined up their room with products from the brands named above by means of static displays, except for Soundcast portable speaker models, which they played intermittently inside and outside their room. Most of the visitors were disappointed, including us for not being able to have a chance to hear their great line of brands, such as B&W, Jeff Rowland, Melco, Vivid Audio, to name a few. We hope that next year they will change the system and get active from static!
1423 – AERO
BRAND SHOWCASED: AERO
Aero showcased their range of water proof Mirror TV’s, LED display video walls, LCD monitors, digital posters, along with their flagship product called Aeroscape, a 176” smart LED TV, which is the world’s largest LED TV.
All in all, the products on display were well displayed and their functionality was perfectly explained by the team at hand for doing so. We were surprised to see a few digital posters used in the marketing of the show this year, at the hotel venue, which is a good sign and hopefully will be used in a full fledged way for the ones to follow. We look forward to learning more about Aero’s product range in the near future.
