Ice for i10

[vebmetal]

From whatever I have gathered on this forum, for 10K I think one should blindly go for a Pioneer HU in grey. The three models to choose from are 2950, 3950, 4950 - just have a look at them and decide.

As far as speakers you have two options:

1. If you drive yourself and the car isn't driver-driven, go for front component speakers only (about 6K with bill & warranty, 4.2K without). - btw these are prices for 6" speakers. If you have 5" then it would be cheaper.
2. Otherwise go for 4 rear coaxials.

The brands you can choose from are JBL, Hertz, Illusion, Boston Acoustics.

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by gunbir

Ummm... 5.25" stock size for the i10 actually.

I got a chance to see open doors of a i10 I think 6.5 inch can go inside easily.

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Then I've learned something. Is this for the front and rear?

Sam Bhai I think you have learn a new thing again.

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

6.5" hai yaar. Thats what a dealer told me today. Both front and rear.

Sure.

[montyguru]

sorry, double post, internet error. see below.

[montyguru]

Originally Posted by vebmetal

From whatever I have gathered on this forum, for 10K I think one should blindly go for a Pioneer HU in grey. The three models to choose from are 2950, 3950, 4950 - just have a look at them and decide.

As far as speakers you have two options:

1. If you drive yourself and the car isn't driver-driven, go for front component speakers only (about 6K with bill & warranty, 4.2K without). - btw these are prices for 6" speakers. If you have 5" then it would be cheaper.
2. Otherwise go for 4 rear coaxials.

The brands you can choose from are JBL, Hertz, Illusion, Boston Acoustics.

well, wrt grey, it's better to see on which model you are getting a good deal on that particular day. at times pioneer's are overpriced, and jvc or kenwood HUs are available cheaper with better features. even sometimes sony HUs are available at almost half the official price.

veb, you are doing good, thanks to T-BHP... jumma chumma chaar din nahin hue, apni gaadi mein ice lagaya nahi and already into "drive yourself? front components". very nice, appreciate your enthu...

however, in most cases front components are better accompanied by a subwoofer, or 6x9 co-axials at the rear, else they sound like a transistor (no base). a very exceptional case to a certain extent would be the Hertz umm... around 9500 Re components (i forget the name) which go pretty pretty low for their size. they could fill in considering a future upgrade. there could be other brands as well... i haven't experienced all of them.

[navin]

Originally Posted by montyguru

however, in most cases front components are better accompanied by a subwoofer, or 6x9 co-axials at the rear, else they sound like a transistor (no base). a very exceptional case to a certain extent would be the Hertz...

well really it all depends on the balance of the sound emanating from the components if they are too bright you will get the transistor effect but if like so many brands (Infinity and Illusion are others that come to mind) they are a bit laid back it will be easier to get away without using a sub.

[gunbir]

Originally Posted by gunbir

Ummm... 5.25" stock size for the i10 actually.

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Then I've learned something. Is this for the front and rear?

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

6.5" hai yaar. Thats what a dealer told me today. Both front and rear.

Well, I was wrong. The stock location is huge. One could even fit an 8"er in there (tough but possible with some drivers). BUT, the aperture on the door panel is for a 5.25". So its quite possible to use a 6.5 midbass in there too, but a lot of the output is going to stay in the door.

Some pics:

[vskesavan]

Friends, now I have extended my budget up to 15k. Now I want to know with that budget which audio system with USB port is suitable for my i10 era. Further let me know the pros and cons of USB in the system.

[nitrous]

Originally Posted by gunbir

but a lot of the output is going to stay in the door.

Why?

twentytwenty20

[navin]

Originally Posted by vskesavan

Friends, now I have extended my budget up to 15k.

15K for what? just an HU or for HU+ 4 speakers?
HU: Alpine, Kenwood or Clarion
HU+speakers: Pio or Blau HU for 6-7K and 4 JBL or Blau coax speakers for 7-8K.

Originally Posted by gunbir

Well, I was wrong.

Gunbir, it take a BIG man to say these words. :-)
Happy New Year.

[vskesavan]

15k for all. I need USB available system.

[navin]

Originally Posted by vskesavan

15k for all. I need USB available system.

HU with USB: 8K - Pio or JVC
4 x 6" coax Speakers: 8K - JBL, Hertz, Illusion, Blau

[vid6639]

Originally Posted by nitrous

Why?

twentytwenty20

The grill is small but behind the pad the area is big. So even if you put a bigger speaker there the grill will be small. the part which is outside the grill will sort of just reflect back the sound.

ps: that's not a very technical explanation, just hope it is understandable.

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by vid6639

The grill is small but behind the pad the area is big. So even if you put a bigger speaker there the grill will be small. the part which is outside the grill will sort of just reflect back the sound.

ps: that's not a very technical explanation, just hope it is understandable.

I would consider it the best way to explain it. But what can be done anyways I would still recommend 6.5 any day.

[nitrous]

But, cutting the door pad and using the speaker's grill would correct this. Right?

[s0uljah]

Pioneer 2008 HU+USB = 5.5k
JBL GT5- 5.25" or 6.5" comps = 4-4.5k
JBL Rear Co-axials 5.25" or 6.5" = 3k

Other brands = (Hertz, Illusion, Kicker, EFX) etc.