What is a domestic sound system? Advantages and disadvantages, Buying experience & Top products

Domestic sound systems are sound systems manufactured and distributed specifically for a country's domestic market.  In Vietnam, Japanese domestic audio systems are popular thanks to their superior sound quality, high durability, reasonable price, sophisticated design & diverse models suitable for many user needs.

Japan's domestic audio market is set to reach $3,2 billion by 2024, with vintage audio equipment recording a 45% growth in international demand over the past five years.

However, users need to consider some disadvantages such as the problem of incompatible power sources (100V vs 220V), quality domestic products often have high prices, risks when buying used products as well as difficulties in repairing and replacing components. Notably, domestic products do not support international languages.

To choose the right product, buyers should clearly define their needs, choose a reputable brand, carefully check the sound quality and appearance of the product, compare prices and choose to buy at reputable stores.

Currently, Japanese domestic speaker and audio system brands such as: BMB, Accuphase, BIK, TEAC, Yamaha, Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Victor (JVC), Denon, Onkyo and Sansui are highly appreciated by users for both sound quality and product features.

Join Phuc Truong to learn about the overview of domestic sound systems, outstanding features, buying experience and the most prestigious brands today.

What is a domestic sound system?

Domestic audio systems are generally understood as audio systems that are manufactured and distributed exclusively for the domestic market of a country. These products are usually not officially exported abroad but only circulated domestically, but can then be imported through unofficial channels (used or “second-hand” goods).

In Vietnam, most domestic audio systems originate from Japan, including large, medium and mini systems of brands such as BMB, Accuphase, BIK, TEAC, Yamaha, etc. These audio systems are sold at many stores specializing in providing domestic audio and visual equipment in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. 

Advantages and disadvantages of domestic sound systems.

Domestic audio systems, especially products from Japan, are increasingly popular in Vietnam thanks to their outstanding advantages such as superior sound quality, high durability, reasonable price, compact design and diversity in models and brands.

However, before deciding to "buy" a domestic sound system, users also need to carefully consider some potential disadvantages such as incompatible power sources, high prices for some product lines, not suitable for small spaces, risks when buying used goods, difficulties in repairing and replacing components, and no international language support. 

What are the advantages of domestic sound systems?

Domestic sound systems, especially products from Japan, are popular thanks to the following 6 outstanding advantages:

• Exceptional sound quality: Japanese domestic sound systems are designed with advanced technology, providing realistic, vivid and detailed sound quality. This helps users have a better music listening experience, especially with music genres that require high precision. Japanese domestic audio systems consistently demonstrate superior sound quality, with engineering measurements showing overall harmonic distortion 2-3% lower than the international version of the same model.
• Durable: Japanese domestic products are famous for their outstanding durability thanks to strict manufacturing processes and high-quality materials. Even when they are used goods (second-hand goods), they still work well for a long time.
• Good price: Compared to new or officially imported products, Japanese domestic audio systems (especially used goods) are often more affordable, suitable for the budget of many Vietnamese consumers.
• Compact and elegant design: Domestic sound systems, especially mini models, have a compact design, suitable for family spaces or small rooms. This helps save space while still ensuring good sound performance.
• Variety of designs and brands: Japanese domestic audio systems come in many types such as large, medium, and mini systems, meeting different usage needs. Famous brands such as Sony, Kenwood, Denon, and Onkyo offer many choices for users.
• Suitable for family needs: Domestic sound systems, especially mini models, are often designed for home use, with moderate power and flexible connectivity with other devices.

What are the disadvantages of domestic sound systems?

Although domestic sound systems have many outstanding advantages, they also have 6 basic disadvantages that users need to note:

• Incompatible power supply: Japanese domestic audio systems often use 100V power source, while in Vietnam, the common power source is 220V. This requires users to buy an additional voltage converter, causing inconvenience and additional costs.
• High price: Some domestic audio systems, especially high-end or new models, have quite high prices, often over 10 million VND. This may not be suitable for the budget of many consumers.
• Not suitable for small spaces: Some domestic sound systems, especially the large or mid-range systems, are large in size and have high power, not suitable for small rooms. Using them in small spaces can cause the sound to reverberate or not achieve optimal efficiency.
• Used goods (used goods): Most of the Japanese domestic audio systems in Vietnam are used goods, meaning they have been used. This means that the quality of the product depends on the previous storage condition. Buyers need to check carefully or choose to buy at reputable stores to avoid buying poor quality products.
• Difficult to repair and replace components: As it is a domestic product, replacement or repair parts may be difficult to find in Vietnam. If the product has a problem, repairs may be time-consuming and costly.
• No international language support: Some Japanese domestic audio systems only support Japanese on the control interface, causing difficulties for users who do not know Japanese.

How to choose a good, quality domestic sound system?

To own a quality Japanese domestic sound system, you need to pay attention to some important factors such as determining usage needs, choosing a reputable brand, carefully checking the sound quality and product condition. 

Besides, learning about technology, features and comparing prices at many sales locations are also steps that cannot be skipped to ensure the most suitable choice.

Identify your usage needs

Listening to music or singing karaoke? If you just need to listen to music, choose a mini sound system or a dedicated music system. If you want to sing karaoke, you need to choose a system with higher power and support for karaoke microphones.

For small rooms, a mini or mid-range system is a suitable choice. If the space is large, you can consider a large system to ensure better sound distribution.

Choose a reputable brand

Famous brands like Sony, Denon, Onkyo, Kenwood, Panasonic are often highly appreciated for sound quality and durability.

Explore each brand's popular product lines to choose the one that suits your needs.

Check sound quality

3 factors to consider about sound quality when buying domestic products:

• Realistic sound: Listen to test the system's detail, clarity and sound reproduction.
• Sound balance: A good sound system needs to have a balance between bass, mid and treble. The bass should not be too overwhelming, and the treble should be clear, not harsh.
• Practical experience:If possible, go to the store to listen in person before buying.

Check product status

If you buy used items, check the condition of the speakers, amplifiers, and CD/DVD players to make sure they are in good working order. Buy from reputable stores to avoid buying low-quality items.

Japanese domestic audio systems usually use 100V voltage, so you need to buy an additional voltage converter if using in Vietnam.

Learn about technology and features

2 factors about technology and features that you need to care about:

• Connection support: Choose a sound system with modern connection ports such as Bluetooth, USB, HDMI for easy connection to other devices.
• Audio Technology: Some Japanese domestic sound systems are equipped with modern technology such as DAC decoding and Hi-Res audio support, helping to enhance the music listening experience.

Compare prices

The price of Japanese domestic audio systems can range from a few million to tens of millions of VND, depending on the brand, product line and condition (new or used). Compare prices at many stores to choose a product that fits your budget.

Buy at reputable address

Choose to buy at stores specializing in providing Japanese domestic audio systems, where there are clear warranty policies and good technical support. Some stores in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City specialize in selling Japanese domestic audio systems at reasonable prices and guaranteed quality.

Read reviews and get opinions

Read reviews or ask for opinions from people who have used the product to get more information about the product you are planning to buy.

Top domestic audio brands, most sought after

Japanese domestic speaker brands such as BMB, Accuphase, BIK, TEAC, Yamaha, Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Victor (JVC), Denon, Onkyo and Sansui have been dominating the audio market with great products. 

BMB Japanese domestic speaker system

BMB is a famous Japanese karaoke speaker brand with over 40 years of experience. BMB products stand out with:

• Advanced technology and high quality production
• Realistic, vivid sound, low noise and distortion
• Specially designed for karaoke rooms with wide sound dispersion capability
• Comes with high power amplifier for optimal performance

Some popular BMB speaker lines:

Speaker line	Outstanding characteristics
BMB CSD 2000SE	Professional karaoke speakers, high power
BMB CSV 900SE	Vivid sound, luxurious design
BMB CSD 880SE	3-way floor standing speaker, powerful bass

Accuphase domestic audio system

Accuphase is a famous hi-end speaker brand from Japan with over 50 years of experience.

Advantages of Accuphase speakers:

• Designed and manufactured in Japan with high quality components and technology
• Detailed, realistic sound, high separation
• Luxurious, modern design, enhancing the beauty of space
• Belongs to the high-end segment with prices up to hundreds of millions of dong

Japanese domestic BIK system

BIK is a famous Japanese brand of bookshelf and floor standing speakers.

Highlights:

• Beautiful design with high quality materials such as natural wood and aluminum
• Using dual speaker technology, digital sound processing, reproducing realistic sound
• Suitable for many spaces and styles with a variety of speakers

Some popular BIK speaker lines: BIK SP-303 (bookshelf), BIK SP-707 (standing speaker), BIK SP-909 (center speaker)

TEAC Speakers

TEAC is a famous Japanese portable Bluetooth speaker brand.

Advantages of TEAC speakers:

• Compact, portable design, convenient wireless connection
• Powerful, clear sound thanks to advanced technology
• Good quality finish, durable
• Suitable for a variety of indoor and outdoor uses

Featured TEAC speaker lines: TEAC LS-H265, TEAC LS-H255, TEAC TN-400BT, TEAC S-300NEO

Cheap Japanese domestic speakers Yamaha

Yamaha offers a wide range of good quality low-cost speakers. Yamaha speaker features:

• Good sound quality for the price
• Diverse product lines and designs
• Prestigious brand, durable products

Some outstanding low-cost Yamaha speaker lines:

• Yamaha NS-6490: 3-way floor standing speaker with high power 140W
• Yamaha NS-333: 2-way bookshelf speaker, 60W capacity
• Yamaha NS-IC400: Rotatable ceiling speaker, 90W capacity

Sony domestic sound system

Sony is a famous Japanese electronics brand with many quality speaker lines. Advantages of Sony speakers:

• Smart design, many features, wireless connection
• Powerful, clear sound with exclusive technology like Extra Bass
• Diverse products from portable speakers to soundbars and home audio systems

Some outstanding Sony speaker lines:

• SRS-XB43 wireless speaker is waterproof, has long battery life, and powerful sound.
• GTK-XB90 high power sound system, LED lights, karaoke features
• SRS-RA5000 wireless speaker with 360-degree sound technology, compatible with virtual assistants

Pioneer domestic Japanese speakers

Pioneer is a famous Japanese speaker brand with many quality product lines. Features of Pioneer speakers:

• High sound quality, realistic and balanced reproduction
• Sophisticated, modern design, in harmony with space
• Using advanced technology such as single speaker, digital audio processing, automatic adjustment
• Pioneer offers speakers in many price segments from low to high end. 

Some outstanding Pioneer speaker lines:

• XW-SX70 wireless speaker compact, portable design, clear, balanced sound
• Mini wireless speaker X-CM56 suitable for small spaces
• High-end S-3EX floor-standing speaker, modern technology, powerful, natural sound

Panasonic domestic sound system

Panasonic is a famous Japanese speaker brand with a variety of quality products. Features of Panasonic speakers:

• True, balanced sound with a diverse speaker system
• Sophisticated design, modern technology
• Diverse product lines from portable speakers to home audio systems and professional speakers

Japanese domestic music system Victor (JVC)

Victor (JVC) is a famous high-end speaker brand from Japan. Advantages of Victor speakers:

• Vivid, detailed sound with impressive depth thanks to advanced technology
• Modern, sophisticated design, creating a highlight for the space
• Diverse choices with many different speaker lines

Japanese domestic speakers Denon

Denon is Japan's leading speaker brand with over 100 years of experience. Features of Denon speakers:

• Combining advanced technology and high sound quality
• Meticulous design, good finishing quality
• Detailed, clear sound, wide space with multi-dimensional speaker technology

Onkyo Japanese speaker system

Onkyo is a prestigious Japanese speaker brand since 1946. Advantages of Onkyo speakers:

• Realistic, vivid sound with intelligent sound processing technology
• Modern, sophisticated design, creating aesthetic highlights
• Diverse speaker system options from 2.1 to 7.1 for many spaces

Sansui Japanese domestic music system

Sansui is a prestigious speaker brand with over 70 years of experience. Features of Sansui music system:

• Realistic, detailed, clear sound with advanced processing technology
• Multi-dimensional speaker system, signal processor creates vivid sound space
• Convenient features, compatible with many sources, good experience

Depending on needs and budget, users can choose suitable products from these reputable brands to enjoy great music experiences.

Top Q&A

Do Japanese domestic audio systems support modern audio formats like Hi-Res Audio?

Most high-end Japanese domestic audio systems such as Denon, Onkyo, and Accuphase support Hi-Res Audio with the ability to decode audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, providing superior sound quality.

What is the average power of Japanese domestic sound systems?

Power ranges from 50W to 500W depending on the type of system (mini, medium, large). Mini systems usually have a capacity of 50-150W, while large systems can reach over 300W.

Is regular maintenance required for domestic sound systems?

Yes, periodic maintenance should be performed every 6-12 months to clean dust, check wires and ensure stable operation of components.

Are Japanese domestic sound systems suitable for outdoor use?

Most domestic sound systems are designed for indoor spaces. If used outdoors, you should choose specialized speakers such as the Sony GTK-XB90 or Yamaha NS-AW294.

How to check the power source when buying Japanese domestic audio system?

Check the specifications on the product label. If it says 100V, use a voltage converter from 220V to 100V to avoid damage.

Should I buy a used Japanese domestic karaoke sound system?

Maybe, if you have experience in checking equipment and find a reputable seller, used goods and Japanese domestic goods are good choices thanks to their quality and reasonable price. However, you need to carefully consider the power source, maintenance costs and repairability before buying.

Can Japanese domestic sound systems be upgraded?

Yes, you can upgrade by replacing speakers, adding an amplifier or integrating a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) to improve sound quality.

What is the difference between Japanese domestic audio systems and international products?

Japanese domestic systems often have better sound quality and higher durability, but the interface and user manual often only support Japanese.

Where to buy quality Japanese domestic audio systems?

If you are looking for a reputable address to buy Japanese domestic audio systems, Phuc Truong Audio is a great choice. This is one of the prominent stores in the audio field in Vietnam, especially in the field of audio.Buy quality, reputable Japanese domestic audio systems at Phuc Truong Audio

Phuc Truong Audio is one of the prestigious and quality addresses to buy Japanese domestic audio systems in Vietnam. Some outstanding advantages of Phuc Truong Audio:

• Specializing in providing genuine Japanese domestic audio systems: Phuc Truong Audio is an authorized dealer of many famous Japanese audio brands such as Denon, Yamaha, Pioneer, Sony, etc. Customers can rest assured about the quality and origin of the products.
• Professional technician team: Phuc Truong Audio has a team of well-trained technicians with many years of experience in the audio field. They will advise and support customers in choosing the right sound system for their needs and space.
• Good customer care: Phuc Truong Audio commits to product warranty up to 24 months, along with a team of technicians always ready to support customers when needed. This brings peace of mind and trust to customers.

In addition to Japanese domestic audio systems, Phuc Truong Audio also provides other audio products such as loa, amplifier, karaoke head, karaoke system, sound system, microphone,… With prestige and service quality, Phuc Truong Audio is a reliable address to buy Japanese domestic audio systems in Vietnam.