We recently completed a full audio setup for a 3BHK apartment in DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon — and honestly, it outperformed many ₹1 crore home theatre builds we’ve seen across Delhi NCR.
That might sound like a bold claim, but let me explain.
At Times Audio (https://timesaudio.in/), we don’t offer budget or plug-and-play solutions. We only build serious AV systems, starting at ₹10 lakh and going well beyond. And this DLF client came to us not with a huge budget, but with the right mindset:
“I want real sound. Not big boxes and gimmicks. Just a system that makes music and movies come alive.”
What Made This Setup So Special?
We worked with a ₹12–13 lakh budget, not including interiors or recliners. That ruled out anything flashy or bloated — and forced us to focus purely on acoustic performance, synergy, and long-term listening value.
Here’s what we installed:
- Speakers: Q Acoustics Concept 50 towers for fronts, Concept 30s for surrounds, Concept Centre
- Subwoofer: REL HT/1205 MKII — clean, tight bass with excellent timing
- AVR: Marantz Cinema 60 — warm, rich, and detailed
- Source: Apple TV 4K and Cambridge Audio CXN V2 for music streaming
- Acoustic treatment: Basic panels + layout correction, no false ceiling
- Cabling: QED and Supra Cables, carefully routed and terminated
No bling. No overkill. Just great gear, matched well, in a carefully treated room.
Why This Beat Bigger Setups
We’ve built ₹50L–₹1Cr rooms with Anthem processors, Bowers & Wilkins 800 series, and dual sub configurations. Those systems sound incredible, but they can be wasted in badly shaped rooms, overdone decor, or poor integration.
This DLF 3BHK had none of those problems.
Instead, it had:
- A rectangular room with near-symmetrical walls — ideal for imaging
- Minimal reflective surfaces — no glass coffee tables or shiny floor tiles
- A family that actually listens — no background noise, no distractions
- A modest interior with acoustics-first design choices
The result?
A wide, stable soundstage. Pinpoint vocal clarity. Deep, punchy bass with zero boom. And music playback that felt like a private concert, not a machine trying to impress.
The Power of Smart Budgeting
Here’s the catch — this system didn’t need ₹1Cr to deliver high-end performance. It just needed the right brands, expert calibration, and a focus on the room-speaker match.
Brands like REL, Q Acoustics, Marantz, Cambridge Audio are not about mass-market volume. They build gear for serious listeners. And when you pair them properly, even a compact flat can feel like a reference-level audio room.
Lessons from This Project
If you’re an architect, interior designer, or homeowner planning a setup in Delhi NCR, here’s what this build proves:
- Room size is not the limit — poor design is
- ₹10–15L is enough to get world-class sound in a flat, if spent right
- Speaker placement and acoustics matter more than brand prestige
- Avoid putting money into unnecessary channels or underused features
Final Thought
Every time someone walks into our Gurgaon showroom asking for a ₹1L setup, we politely decline. That’s not what we do. We build environments — not just boxes and cables.
Our systems start at ₹10L for a reason: because that’s the level where performance, emotion, and reliability truly begin.
This DLF home is proof of that. A modest space, smart choices, real sound.
If you’re building your dream space in South Delhi, Noida, or Gurgaon, and you care about how it sounds — not just how it looks — we’d be happy to help you get it right from Day 1.
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Times Audio
Premium Audio, Video, and Acoustic Design
Based in Gurgaon | Projects across Delhi NCR
https://timesaudio.in/
