At Times Audio, we often meet clients with the same question:
“Can a home theatre be done in a ₹15 lakh apartment just as well as in a ₹50 lakh villa?”
The short answer is yes — if you understand priorities.
We don’t do ₹1 lakh setups. We’re not in the business of selling budget boxes. Our focus is clear: high-end AV systems starting at ₹10 lakh and above (excluding recliners and interior finishes). This applies whether the space is in a compact Gurgaon apartment or a large farmhouse near Chhatarpur.
The Key: Space Doesn’t Define the Experience — Execution Does
A 200 sq. ft. media room in a South Delhi apartment can sound far better than a badly designed 500 sq. ft. room in a farmhouse. Why? Because sound isn’t about size. It’s about clarity, acoustics, layout, and matching the right equipment to the room.
We’ve designed high-performance cinemas in:
- 3BHK apartments in DLF Phase 5 (budget ₹15–20L)
- Builder floors in South Delhi (budget ₹25–30L)
- 6000+ sq. ft. villas in Noida and Faridabad (budget ₹35–75L)
Each project followed the same philosophy: sound first.
What Makes the Difference in a ₹15L Apartment Setup?
Let’s take a recent example:
A client from Aralias, Gurgaon, came with a ₹15L all-in budget (excluding furniture). The space was under 180 sq. ft., with a concrete shell.
We installed:
- Marantz Cinema 40 AVR
- Q Acoustics Concept 50 front speakers + Concept Centre + 3020i surrounds
- REL HT/1205 MKII subwoofer
- Acoustic treatment (fabric wall panels + corner bass traps)
- Optoma UHD55 4K projector + 110″ screen
The result? A room that hits reference sound levels at 3.5 meters. Clean dialogue, punchy bass, immersive surround. No compromise.
What’s Different in a ₹50L Villa Setup?
In contrast, for a farmhouse in Noida’s Sector 135, the client had a 450 sq. ft. basement and ₹50L+ to spend. The room demanded a higher spec:
- Anthem AVM 70 processor + MCA 525 Gen2 power amp
- Paradigm Founder 100F speakers + Founder Centre
- Bowers & Wilkins CCM683 in-ceiling surrounds
- Dual REL S/812 subwoofers
- Lutron lighting control
- Star-ceiling and full acoustic shell
- JVC NZ7 laser projector + 150” Screen Innovations screen
This was a dedicated theatre. It wasn’t about more volume — it was about more precision. The control, the detail, the scale of sound — it’s the kind of performance that makes your hair stand.
Why Our Clients Trust Times Audio
Whether someone comes from Faridabad, Noida, or South Delhi, they’re not just shopping for hardware. They come to us for sound design, system tuning, and long-term reliability.
We’re not a volume-driven store. We don’t discount for the sake of closing. We work with serious buyers who understand that a ₹12–20 lakh system done right today will outperform and outlast a ₹5L upgrade cycle every 2–3 years.
Brands we work with regularly:
- Marantz, Anthem, Cambridge Audio – for processing and amplification
- Q Acoustics, Dali, Paradigm, B&W, Wharfedale – for speaker systems
- REL, SVS – for subwoofers
- JVC, Epson, Optoma – for projectors
- Screen Innovations, Grandview – for screens
The Conversation We Often Have
Client: “I only have 180 sq. ft. Can I still get great sound?”
Us: “Absolutely, as long as you’re ready to invest right.”
Client: “I have a ₹50L villa. Should I go all-in?”
Us: “If AV matters to you — yes. Otherwise, don’t force it.”
Final Thoughts
The best systems are not the most expensive ones — they are the most thought-through ones. Whether we’re working in a small apartment or a 10,000 sq. ft. villa, we don’t compromise on sound fundamentals.
If you’re building or redoing a media room in Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, or anywhere nearby — and you’re serious about performance — let’s talk.
We’re here for those who want real sound, not catalog specs.
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