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speedzak · 16th August 2007, 02:11

The new CRV is quiet a good vehicle to ICE. If you have read the links provided by Ma(n)son, you'll understand more better.

1.5lakhs is a good budget and you can get some good equipment and install job with that. Make an important note though, your ICE is only good as it's weakest link. So, don't try and cut corners for a few pennies. Try and get the best within your budget.

What and which is best?
This is different from each and every person's ear and tastes. But after looking at your preferences, I would suggest you to listen to Hertz HiEnergy series and IllusionAudio Carbon series. Bass&Trouble (AKA Ajay) deals with Illusions and Gunbir deals with Hertz. So, get in touch with them for further details on these and you may also get a demo.
You can also try Focal, Alpine Type R and Polk Momos. But the first 2 will suit you more I think.

If you love a lot of mids oriented music, then it is worth investing on a 3way components for the fronts. Installing them may require a bit of extra effort though.

If you don't like too much of thumping and booming bass, then it is better to get a sub which can do the lows well and also make sure you put them in sealed box. Sealed enclosures give out more detailed bass than the other varieties. Different instruments can be easily made out with the sealed boxes. Would highly recommend you to go with that.

Also make sure your speakers are powered well and correctly. For this, it is wise to get amps which can throw a good and stable output. I would recommend you to try Audison LRX and SRX series, Alpine MRV series, JBL GTO series, GroundZero and IllusionAudio. These are preferred by many here too.

Your stock HU looks very beautiful and melt into the interiors well. But they are not capable of providing enough preamp outputs for your proposed upgrade plans. It is recommended to change the HU to a well featured one which has good sound reproduction. Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Pioneer etc comes to mind. Changing the HU is not that much of a problem as evident from the earlier CRV installs. In case of Alpine HUs, you may also use the steering mounted audio controls too as the adapter is now available from them. No pain in that department too.

Cables and wiring. This has to be of best quality too. Don't compromise on these. If you want more details about it, you may read a sticky posted elsewhere explaining that.
Get the necessary fuses, distribution blocks, earthing points etc and don't go without it and burn down your worthy ICE equipment.

The most important part of ICE is the way it is installed. Don't ever overlook this aspect and try the best to get it installed by a good, reputed and experienced installer.

Remember, it is your car, your music and your money. Decide with your ears and what is in between them. Don't just fall into what other people think about.
Huh! Do I think a lot?

Yes, I think so!

16th August 2007, 02:11	#4 (permalink)
speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cochin. 7days, 2500 kms! Posts: 3,604	The new CRV is quiet a good vehicle to ICE. If you have read the links provided by Ma(n)son, you'll understand more better. 1.5lakhs is a good budget and you can get some good equipment and install job with that. Make an important note though, your ICE is only good as it's weakest link. So, don't try and cut corners for a few pennies. Try and get the best within your budget. What and which is best? This is different from each and every person's ear and tastes. But after looking at your preferences, I would suggest you to listen to Hertz HiEnergy series and IllusionAudio Carbon series. Bass&Trouble (AKA Ajay) deals with Illusions and Gunbir deals with Hertz. So, get in touch with them for further details on these and you may also get a demo. You can also try Focal, Alpine Type R and Polk Momos. But the first 2 will suit you more I think. If you love a lot of mids oriented music, then it is worth investing on a 3way components for the fronts. Installing them may require a bit of extra effort though. If you don't like too much of thumping and booming bass, then it is better to get a sub which can do the lows well and also make sure you put them in sealed box. Sealed enclosures give out more detailed bass than the other varieties. Different instruments can be easily made out with the sealed boxes. Would highly recommend you to go with that. Also make sure your speakers are powered well and correctly. For this, it is wise to get amps which can throw a good and stable output. I would recommend you to try Audison LRX and SRX series, Alpine MRV series, JBL GTO series, GroundZero and IllusionAudio. These are preferred by many here too. Your stock HU looks very beautiful and melt into the interiors well. But they are not capable of providing enough preamp outputs for your proposed upgrade plans. It is recommended to change the HU to a well featured one which has good sound reproduction. Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Pioneer etc comes to mind. Changing the HU is not that much of a problem as evident from the earlier CRV installs. In case of Alpine HUs, you may also use the steering mounted audio controls too as the adapter is now available from them. No pain in that department too. Cables and wiring. This has to be of best quality too. Don't compromise on these. If you want more details about it, you may read a sticky posted elsewhere explaining that. Get the necessary fuses, distribution blocks, earthing points etc and don't go without it and burn down your worthy ICE equipment. The most important part of ICE is the way it is installed. Don't ever overlook this aspect and try the best to get it installed by a good, reputed and experienced installer. Remember, it is your car, your music and your money. Decide with your ears and what is in between them. Don't just fall into what other people think about. Huh! Do I think a lot? Yes, I think so! __________________ Life is a very good journey! Just make sure your DRIVE is enjoyable.