JBL GT5 Series

Sam Kapasi · 3rd November 2007, 13:43

The coaxials are GT5-402 (4") - Rs.1495/-, 502 (5.25") - Rs.1995/- and 652 (6.5") priced at Rs. 2945/- per pair.

The Ovals were released long back (see earlier in this thread) and the amps are TBA.

While the question of discounts on a brand new product is difficult, make sure you are not overcharged. Especially the guys in the smaller cities and towns. If you have instances of dealers wanting to overcharge you can report them.

Show them that you intend to report the overcharge.

St. Anger · 5th November 2007, 11:16

Hiya Sam,
a friend of mine is waiting to ICE his Indica and am advising him on the same. His budget is 25k max and The System setup is as follows

HU: Pio 4950 3 RCA out.

Fronts : JBL GT5 Compo's either 5" or 6" whichever fits in the overall budget and the owner's comfort.

Rears: JBL GT5 Either Ovals or 6.5" coaxes.

Sub: JBL GT5 12" Sub.

The Amp selection is a major problem. I ideally want him to have a 4 channel amp for the speakers and a mono for the sub.
option 2 is to go in for just a 4 channel for the comps and the sub with the rears running off the HU
And option 3 is to go in for a 5 channel.

My dilemma is that the amps will have to be JBL GT5's and am at present unaware of the lineup, cost and availability.

Awaiting your inputs and your recommendations.

See you around.

adityamunshi · 6th November 2007, 09:52

Hey sam, you must've listened to both the gt5 and gto components, could you post your opinion on the difference between the two ?

Sam Kapasi · 6th November 2007, 14:52

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Originally Posted by St. Anger

My dilemma is that the amps will have to be JBL GT5's and am at present unaware of the lineup, cost and availability.

GT5 amplifiers are not yet announced. Availability is TBA. If your friend wants to wait for them, he will probably have to wait for a few more weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adityamunshi

Hey sam, you must've listened to both the gt5 and gto components, could you post your opinion on the difference between the two ?

To be honest I have not had too much time to do any critical listening between the two. I heard the GT5 components briefly and was impressed by the quality, considering the price.

man_1 · 6th November 2007, 23:43

mods i have one query . are these jbl speakers, compos and co-axs made in china or imported from jbl's home country?

Sam Kapasi · 7th November 2007, 08:38

JBL's home country is USA. The international office is in Europe. The speakers are imported from Europe. From the warehousing in Netherlands, to be precise.
They are designed and engineered in the USA, but yes, they are made in China. In a JBL factory in China.

Today, everything is made in China, lol.
The iPod, the iPhone, in fact all Apple products, all microsoft products, all lenovo products - everything. Only a few specialized limited release products are made in the USA.

s0uljah · 7th November 2007, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

yes, they are made in China. In a JBL factory in China.

Today, everything is made in China, lol.
The iPod, the iPhone, in fact all Apple products, all microsoft products, all lenovo products - everything. Only a few specialized limited release products are made in the USA.

Thats what some folks cant comprehend.

A Company owned/run factory will always have a much higher standard on the assembly line as well as the QC.

China's image has further been tarnished off lately because of the agenda and conspiracy by Uncle Sam (not apna Yeti) Lol !

rocksterraghu · 7th November 2007, 14:50

And also the fact that many automobile manufacturers like GM produce and export from China. They are still 'American' cars.

hydrashok · 7th November 2007, 15:00

Ziyi Zang and Gong Li are also made in China. Mmmmmmmmm...!

Sam Kapasi · 7th November 2007, 15:02

Yes. In fact so many things are made in China that people do not even realise that the W in George W. Bush stands for Wong.

determinus · 8th November 2007, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Yes. In fact so many things are made in China that people do not even realise that the W in George W. Bush stands for Wong.

That was senior Bush's W, the current one's W stands for Whack which is slightly more global

vebmetal · 8th November 2007, 20:53

So any news on the release date of GT5 amps?

vebmetal · 12th November 2007, 09:21

Sorry to keep harping on about this, but do we have a timeline now for the GT5 amps? Also since it gives 4 x 60W RMS, does that mean that if I bridge two channels, it would give 120W RMS to the sub (and 60W each to the components)? And is 120W sufficient to get a good (not necessarily loud) sound out of a sub so connected?

ramki067 · 12th November 2007, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

The coaxials are GT5-402 (4") - Rs.1495/-, 502 (5.25") - Rs.1995/- and 652 (6.5") priced at Rs. 2945/- per pair.

Sam bhai,
Are these prices inclusive of taxes? I'm planning for GT5 for both front and rear speakers in my WagonR. Which one do you prefer for the rear (which i plan to put on a box) 5.25" or 6.5"?

Thanks,
Ramki.

gopz · 12th November 2007, 09:52

@ramki you can contact BlueRaven316 for a quarter glass install for the rear 6x9 speakers. I think that is the best install for a Wagon R.

3rd November 2007, 13:43	#121
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	The coaxials are GT5-402 (4") - Rs.1495/-, 502 (5.25") - Rs.1995/- and 652 (6.5") priced at Rs. 2945/- per pair. The Ovals were released long back (see earlier in this thread) and the amps are TBA. While the question of discounts on a brand new product is difficult, make sure you are not overcharged. Especially the guys in the smaller cities and towns. If you have instances of dealers wanting to overcharge you can report them. Show them that you intend to report the overcharge. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 3rd November 2007 at 13:46.
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5th November 2007, 11:16	#122
St. Anger BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 155 Thanked: 30 Times	Gt'ed Indica Hiya Sam, a friend of mine is waiting to ICE his Indica and am advising him on the same. His budget is 25k max and The System setup is as follows HU: Pio 4950 3 RCA out. Fronts : JBL GT5 Compo's either 5" or 6" whichever fits in the overall budget and the owner's comfort. Rears: JBL GT5 Either Ovals or 6.5" coaxes. Sub: JBL GT5 12" Sub. The Amp selection is a major problem. I ideally want him to have a 4 channel amp for the speakers and a mono for the sub. option 2 is to go in for just a 4 channel for the comps and the sub with the rears running off the HU And option 3 is to go in for a 5 channel. My dilemma is that the amps will have to be JBL GT5's and am at present unaware of the lineup, cost and availability. Awaiting your inputs and your recommendations. See you around.
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6th November 2007, 09:52	#123
adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 771 Thanked: 6 Times	Hey sam, you must've listened to both the gt5 and gto components, could you post your opinion on the difference between the two ?
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6th November 2007, 23:43	#125
man_1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 44 Thanked: 0 Times	mods i have one query . are these jbl speakers, compos and co-axs made in china or imported from jbl's home country?
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7th November 2007, 08:38	#126
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	JBL's home country is USA. The international office is in Europe. The speakers are imported from Europe. From the warehousing in Netherlands, to be precise. They are designed and engineered in the USA, but yes, they are made in China. In a JBL factory in China. Today, everything is made in China, lol. The iPod, the iPhone, in fact all Apple products, all microsoft products, all lenovo products - everything. Only a few specialized limited release products are made in the USA. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 7th November 2007 at 08:40.
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7th November 2007, 14:50	#128
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 239 Times View My Garage	And also the fact that many automobile manufacturers like GM produce and export from China. They are still 'American' cars.
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7th November 2007, 15:00	#129
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,527 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Ziyi Zang and Gong Li are also made in China. Mmmmmmmmm...!
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7th November 2007, 15:02	#130
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	Yes. In fact so many things are made in China that people do not even realise that the W in George W. Bush stands for Wong.
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8th November 2007, 20:53	#132
vebmetal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 800 Thanked: 21 Times	So any news on the release date of GT5 amps?
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12th November 2007, 09:21	#133
vebmetal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 800 Thanked: 21 Times	Sorry to keep harping on about this, but do we have a timeline now for the GT5 amps? Also since it gives 4 x 60W RMS, does that mean that if I bridge two channels, it would give 120W RMS to the sub (and 60W each to the components)? And is 120W sufficient to get a good (not necessarily loud) sound out of a sub so connected?
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12th November 2007, 09:52	#135
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	@ramki you can contact BlueRaven316 for a quarter glass install for the rear 6x9 speakers. I think that is the best install for a Wagon R.
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