Suggestion for new car Audio System

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by iraghava

Jinu - LBM's setup is a very freakishly high-end setup dedicated to achieving only one goal - SPL. As a result the car has much more vibrations/body panel rattles than a normal setup like yours & thus it needs to be damped much more extensively. P.S. If you compare the total cost of LBM's setup vis-a-vis the outlined budget for damping it's just a small drop in the ocean!!

Hahahahahahaha iraghava you are taking the freaky out of the newbies here...

for all of the t-bhpians I have not built this system in a day or a month it took me quite a long time to reach this level. and i have to go further....but ever thing step by step........

[rsjaurr]

Originally Posted by jinu_joseph

Thanks IR that is a comforting though and the good news is i have upped my budget to 40K by giving up on some other accessories like Alloy Wheels .. hopefully now i should be able to afford the setup. Just waiting for Sam to get back with the costs.

we were expecting it,u just delayed it..

Now u can buy a better 4-ch amp and speakers.See if u can fit in infinty kappa in ur budget,i have these and sound is just f..a..n..t..a..s..tic.

And now dont dream about 5/6-ch amplifier,u need 20-30k more if u want to have it in ur ICE system as alone it will cost abt 25-30k unless u r outsourcing it.

[nrajeshkumar]

Gunbir,
I'm not sure how the damping is done. Can you please explian to me. Sorry if it sound like a dumb question.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by gunbir

Damping is very important in some cars (like the Swift). Speedofreak has decent damping in his Swift. Ask him about the difference in sound before and after...

Usually, if you arent doing a BIG install (multiple amps, woofers) then in all probability you wont need much damping. Example, SK456's car has Rs 440 worth of damping...

[jinu_joseph]

Hi folks

I am trying to get the pricing for the following. please help:

1. JBL GTO607C - 160mm (6-1/2") 2-way component system
2. JBL GTO627 - 6-1/2" 2-Way Loudspeaker
3. JBL GTO1204BP Single 12" Bandpass Enclosure
4. JBL GTO75.4 II - 520 Watt 4-Channel Power Amplifier
5. JBL CS300.1 Mono Subwoofer Amplifier
OR
JBL GTO755.6 II - 560 Watt 6-Channel Power Amplifier (Instead of 4 and 5)

Also
1. Infinity Kappa KAPPA60.7CS - Component
2. Infinity Kappa KAPPA62.7I - Coax
3. GTO1204BP Single 12" Bandpass Enclosure
4. Infinity Reference REF7541A 520 Watt 4-channel amplifier
5. Infinity Reference REF311A 300 Watt Subwoofer Amplifier
OR
Infinity Reference REF5761A 560 Watt 6-Channel Power Amplifier (instead of 4 and 5)

Thanks
Jinu

[Sam Kapasi]

1. JBL GTO607C - 160mm (6-1/2") 2-way component system - 6500/-
2. JBL GTO627 - 6-1/2" 2-Way Loudspeaker - N/A - GTO637 - 3990/-
3. JBL GTO1204BP Single 12" Bandpass Enclosure - Just got in this one, even I dont have the price
4. JBL GTO75.4 II - 520 Watt 4-Channel Power Amplifier - MarkII is an american design thing (some copyright on the design stuff), it's obvious you're looking at the american site. GTO75.4 is 14000 i think.
5. JBL CS300.1 Mono Subwoofer Amplifier - Rs. 9990/-
OR
JBL GTO755.6 II - 560 Watt 6-Channel Power Amplifier (Instead of 4 and 5) - N/a

Also
1. Infinity Kappa KAPPA60.7CS - Component - About 14000/- I think
2. Infinity Kappa KAPPA62.7I - Coax - N/A

We don't sell infinity car amplifiers in India
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[jinu_joseph]

Thanks Sam and WOW the infinity copmps are more than twice as expensive as the JBL.. :-( that takes it way beyond my budget

I will be going with the JBL configuration, would you recommend any changes to that ?

Regards
Jinu

[jinu_joseph]

Folks general question, when you are on a budget and your dream config is not fitting in it, then what is the first thing to compromise on. Should it be something like this
- HU
- Amp
- Back speakers
- Front Speakers

What say ??

[Bass&Trouble]

Originally Posted by jinu_joseph

Folks general question, when you are on a budget and your dream config is not fitting in it, then what is the first thing to compromise on. Should it be something like this
- HU
- Amp
- Back speakers
- Front Speakers

What say ??

In order of decreasing priority, assuming that you're not going to be chauffered around most of the time:

1. Back Speakers (rather not use them at all and get really smashing fronts)

2. Amplifier (if you're not using fronts, you could perhaps need leser channels of amplification)

3. Head Unit (not in quality, but maybe cut out frills like display, BBE, MX, FNMLBES* etc)

4. Front Speakers (Are you serious? Screw the ICE, get a discman.. dude!)



* Fantastic New Mega Low B*** Enhancement System (patent pending)

[jinu_joseph]

LOL... navin dont worry I am not compromising on the fronts. I just needed an order of importance as suggested i have put Su woofer plans on hold.

Are the Kappas so much better than the JBLs ??? What i am trying to find out is if it worth it to replace the fronts with Kapas and forget about the Sub and its amp. But then I guess that is something I have to decide after hearing a demo..

[jkdas]

Kappas would be a good buy if u can afford.

If you cant get a sub now, get 6x9 for rear and get all teh speakers fired by a good 4 channel amp.

[jinu_joseph]

But the aveo does not support a 6X9 in the rear. The factory slot allows only for a 6.5"

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by jinu_joseph

But the aveo does not support a 6X9 in the rear. The factory slot allows only for a 6.5"

oh, emm you can fit it if you get a good installer. Its upto you

[jinu_joseph]

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

1. JBL GTO607C - 160mm (6-1/2") 2-way component system - 6500/-
2. JBL GTO627 - 6-1/2" 2-Way Loudspeaker - N/A - GTO637 - 3990/-
3. JBL GTO1204BP Single 12" Bandpass Enclosure - Just got in this one, even I dont have the price
4. JBL GTO75.4 II - 520 Watt 4-Channel Power Amplifier - MarkII is an american design thing (some copyright on the design stuff), it's obvious you're looking at the american site. GTO75.4 is 14000 i think.
5. JBL CS300.1 Mono Subwoofer Amplifier - Rs. 9990/-
OR
JBL GTO755.6 II - 560 Watt 6-Channel Power Amplifier (Instead of 4 and 5) - N/a

Also
1. Infinity Kappa KAPPA60.7CS - Component - About 14000/- I think
2. Infinity Kappa KAPPA62.7I - Coax - N/A

We don't sell infinity car amplifiers in India

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Sam can u suggest alternatives for the models that are not available in india. ??

[jkdas]

1. JBL GTO607C - 160mm (6-1/2") 2-way component system - 6500/-
2. JBL GTO627 - 6-1/2" 2-Way Loudspeaker - N/A - GTO637 - 3990/-
3. JBL GTO75.4 1400/-
5. JBL CS300.1 Mono Subwoofer Amplifier - Rs. 9990/-
OR
JBL GTO301.1 2 13k or so
+ a JBL box-sub or tube- 6.5k to 9k

if you dnt want sub; then get GTO75.4 + those speakers. If that amp is too costly then get the CS60.4 which should be at 10k

http://www.fxaudio.com/cntnt/fxaudio.htm for products in India

[jinu_joseph]

thanks Jkd what about the Infinity side.. ?? what would this cost ???

1. Infinity Kappa KAPPA60.7CS - Component
2. Infinity Kappa KAPPA62.7I - Coax
3. JBL GTO75.4 II - 520 Watt 4-Channel Power Amplifier
4. GTO1204BP Single 12" Bandpass Enclosure
5. JBL CS300.1 Mono Subwoofer Amplifier