Help, need advice on Ice upgrade ! - Team-BHP

DRAGONLORD · 29th October 2008, 06:02

Hi guys, lookikng for advice before going ahead and short-listing some speakers and amp for my ice upgrade. I listen to mainly Hip hop and trance.

Currently have Infinity Ref1240se sub and 1600a amp in my esteem with a decent Pio HU (with basic cables) and need some advice on the following:

1) Should I stick with Infinity and go for the Kappa series and another Infinity Amp for optimum performance?

2) After going thru the site I have decided against Soundstream and JL Audio. Now considering Boston or Hertz, any other suggestions to match my current Infinity setup ?

3) Recommended cables ?

Awaiting your valuable advice,

Cheers !

speedzak · 29th October 2008, 11:41

What speakers do you have now?
Are you planning to purchase a mono amp?
Are you planning to upgrade the sub too?
What's the budget limit?

DRAGONLORD · 29th October 2008, 15:48

Why would I need a mono amp for the speakers ?? Have the Infinity 1600a for my Infinity sub, need an amp to drive the speakers. Heard that the best VFM option is to have a 2 channel for components up front and run the rear thru the HU.
(Currently have a full Pio front and rear speaker setup that came with the car, they are old and need to be upgraded to match my amp and sub.)

Do you guys agree ? Or would it be better to pick up a 4 channel for both the front and rear speakers ?

Budget is not really a prob but prefer to have VFM, spend wisely and save money for a paint job.

redfire · 29th October 2008, 15:59

If you are satisfied with sub and its amp, leave that. As you said, the baudget/VFM option is to go for good set of comps for front, driven with a 2 ch amp and drive the rear co-axs by HU. Look for 6-6.5" comps from JBL/Illusion/Bull audio/Hertz etc and a 2 ch amp (again JBL, Blau, Kenwood etc). Spend some for good RCA cables, speaker wire, power and installation also.

s0uljah · 29th October 2008, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRAGONLORD

Would it be better to pick up a 4 channel for both the front and rear speakers ?

Budget is not really a prob but prefer to have VFM

Yep go for a 4ch. If you look at prices the stretch for a 4-channel is well worth it since it gives you options in the future as well as resale value.

Priority should be for front components.

You have asked about getting another infinity amp, they are more SQ oriented than the other stuff in the market. Try to audition if you can.

So expect something like this :

Front Comps : JBL/illusion = 6k
Amp : Infinity 475a (12.5k) or JBL 1004/604 or Kenwood 8401 (6-9k)
Wiring/Install : 3k

Any upgrade would show remarkable improvement over your current speaker setup so try to audition multiple and varied setups before you finalize.

adityamunshi · 29th October 2008, 16:55

Is the JBL 1004 available for 9 K?

speedzak · 29th October 2008, 17:30

I would suggest you to pick up a 4channel amp. Use it to power all your speakers and switch off the internal power IC of the HU.
You can choose from a JBL or a Kenwood or a Blau. Kenwood 8401 is a good bang for the buck!
For speakers, I'd recommend Rainbow SLX series of components and coaxials. I run a similar setup, that is Infinity sub + rainbow compos. I love the sound.

DRAGONLORD · 29th October 2008, 17:32

Guys, any opinion on Hertz and Boston amps and speakers ? Also on Infinity Kappa vs Ref speakers ? Are Kappa speakers available in the market now ?

Any idea on the costings of the above ?

beanstalk_230 · 1st November 2008, 01:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by adityamunshi

Is the JBL 1004 available for 9 K?

I've heard something quite close to that - grey market, delhi

noidaboy · 1st November 2008, 01:48

whats the budget like?

DRAGONLORD · 12th November 2008, 11:26

Around 20-30k budget

Magma · 12th November 2008, 14:21

@speedzak
how much are the Rainbow SLX series compos?

BAKIYA_2K12 · 12th November 2008, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by adityamunshi

Is the JBL 1004 available for 9 K?

last week i got it for 7900 grey

ilovefls · 12th November 2008, 16:45

I would suggest to pick up a Kenwood 8401. Its a 4ch amp and you can run the front comps and the rear speakers off that. Get Bull Audio comps for the front if you're not trying to stretch your budget or if you want something even better get the rainbow comps. For the rear you can get Hertz co-axials. The Kenwood plus the Bull plus the Hertz should cost you about 15k plus another 3k for wiring and install.

superbhikari · 13th November 2008, 00:57

Which would be the best wiring for the speakers and the sub - 4ch and mono, under 1- 1.5k available in Delhi?

29th October 2008, 06:02	#1 (permalink)
DRAGONLORD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 62	Help, need advice on Ice upgrade ! Hi guys, lookikng for advice before going ahead and short-listing some speakers and amp for my ice upgrade. I listen to mainly Hip hop and trance. Currently have Infinity Ref1240se sub and 1600a amp in my esteem with a decent Pio HU (with basic cables) and need some advice on the following: 1) Should I stick with Infinity and go for the Kappa series and another Infinity Amp for optimum performance? 2) After going thru the site I have decided against Soundstream and JL Audio. Now considering Boston or Hertz, any other suggestions to match my current Infinity setup ? 3) Recommended cables ? Awaiting your valuable advice, Cheers ! __________________ Don't drink and drive, for you may spill your drink !!! Last edited by DRAGONLORD : 29th October 2008 at 06:04.

29th October 2008, 15:48	#3 (permalink)
DRAGONLORD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 62	Why would I need a mono amp for the speakers ?? Have the Infinity 1600a for my Infinity sub, need an amp to drive the speakers. Heard that the best VFM option is to have a 2 channel for components up front and run the rear thru the HU. (Currently have a full Pio front and rear speaker setup that came with the car, they are old and need to be upgraded to match my amp and sub.) Do you guys agree ? Or would it be better to pick up a 4 channel for both the front and rear speakers ? Budget is not really a prob but prefer to have VFM, spend wisely and save money for a paint job. __________________ Don't drink and drive, for you may spill your drink !!! Last edited by DRAGONLORD : 29th October 2008 at 15:50.

29th October 2008, 15:59	#4 (permalink)
redfire BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LA, the City of Angels Posts: 422 View My Garage	If you are satisfied with sub and its amp, leave that. As you said, the baudget/VFM option is to go for good set of comps for front, driven with a 2 ch amp and drive the rear co-axs by HU. Look for 6-6.5" comps from JBL/Illusion/Bull audio/Hertz etc and a 2 ch amp (again JBL, Blau, Kenwood etc). Spend some for good RCA cables, speaker wire, power and installation also. __________________ jay It’s really quite a simple choice: Life, death or Los Angeles

29th October 2008, 16:55	#6 (permalink)
adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 718	Is the JBL 1004 available for 9 K? __________________ Sometimes, to do it right, you have to do it yourself

29th October 2008, 17:32	#8 (permalink)
DRAGONLORD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 62	Guys, any opinion on Hertz and Boston amps and speakers ? Also on Infinity Kappa vs Ref speakers ? Are Kappa speakers available in the market now ? Any idea on the costings of the above ? __________________ Don't drink and drive, for you may spill your drink !!!

29th October 2008, 11:41	#2 (permalink)
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,268	What speakers do you have now? Are you planning to purchase a mono amp? Are you planning to upgrade the sub too? What's the budget limit?

29th October 2008, 17:30	#7 (permalink)
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,268	I would suggest you to pick up a 4channel amp. Use it to power all your speakers and switch off the internal power IC of the HU. You can choose from a JBL or a Kenwood or a Blau. Kenwood 8401 is a good bang for the buck! For speakers, I'd recommend Rainbow SLX series of components and coaxials. I run a similar setup, that is Infinity sub + rainbow compos. I love the sound.

1st November 2008, 01:48	#10 (permalink)
noidaboy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: noida Posts: 699 View My Garage	whats the budget like? __________________ DDIS:\| The streets are safe until the turbo kick's in ;) \|

12th November 2008, 11:26	#11 (permalink)
DRAGONLORD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 62	Around 20-30k budget __________________ Don't drink and drive, for you may spill your drink !!!

12th November 2008, 14:21	#12 (permalink)
Magma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 355	@speedzak how much are the Rainbow SLX series compos? __________________ An expert is someone who takes a subject you understand and makes it sound confusing.

12th November 2008, 16:45	#14 (permalink)
ilovefls BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 63	I would suggest to pick up a Kenwood 8401. Its a 4ch amp and you can run the front comps and the rear speakers off that. Get Bull Audio comps for the front if you're not trying to stretch your budget or if you want something even better get the rainbow comps. For the rear you can get Hertz co-axials. The Kenwood plus the Bull plus the Hertz should cost you about 15k plus another 3k for wiring and install. __________________ 2004 Red Skoda Octavia vRS 1.8T 2005 Silver HH Karizma 2004 Silver Opel Vectra 2.2 - sold

13th November 2008, 00:57	#15 (permalink)
superbhikari BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Muzaffarnagar Posts: 224	Wiring? Which would be the best wiring for the speakers and the sub - 4ch and mono, under 1- 1.5k available in Delhi? __________________ NHC Gxi \| Kenwood KDC-MP 6539U \| Image Dynamics CTX 6.5 \| JBL GTO 937 \| JBL CS1204T \| Blaupunkt GT4MKII \| Eclipse XA 1000

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