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[hydrashok]

Originally Posted by razor4077

@hydra: how does one damp the spoiler? I did see it mentioned in some threads, but are there any pics/instructions somewhere?

I haven't seen it being done yet myself, so quite frankly, I don't know how

I guess the sheets are cut into strips and stuck to the bottom-end of the spoiler, making it more stiff & heavy, and less prone to flexing & rattling.

[Sam Kapasi]

Originally Posted by razor4077

From what I read, the GTO75.4 is pretty good at driving the sub + the front comps.

It is. The GTO75.4, bridged will drive even demanding subwoofers with ease.

[Sam Kapasi]

Originally Posted by cutdcrap

Hi Gurus,

I have a Sony HU with JBL GT0937 multielement speakers in the rear only. The output of HU says 52*4. When I turn up the volume to say 21, there seems to be loss in bass output and the tweeters come into play. I am worried if playing music at a volume like 19, where the bass output is excellent will ruin the speakers.

Please suggest. Am not planning for an amp right away, but am worried if otherwise the speakers will be ruined.

I understand your question. Please do not play the speakers at a volume where they begin to jar and sound distorted.
I'va said it before and I'll say it again. Your HU is clipping. It is easier to blow up speakers with a under powered amplifier than a high power one. Later, when you put in an amplifier you will be able to turn it up louder with ease.

[Sam Kapasi]

Originally Posted by razor4077

@sam - does JBL have a demo car/room in calcutta? i wanted to listen to some of the JBL/Infinty products before making a decision.

I believe that normally, it is not difficult to find and buy JBL/Infinity products in Kolkata.

However, we are going through some changes in distributors in that zone in the next few weeks and you may have some difficulties in procuring the products. Look around, let me know if you need any help.

And good luck with your ICE quest.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by razor4077

From what I read, the GTO75.4 is pretty good at driving the sub + the front comps.

Yes, it is. We just fitted one of these to a friend's setup replacing a Sony 554 and it made a HUGE difference. In that setup also it's powering JBL 6.5" comps in the front & a 12" JBL subwoofer in a sealed box & compared to the Sony the JBL amp made the sub & comps sing amazingly well.

Both of us (me & my friend) were very impressed and not to mention happy with the outcome!!

[aadix]

hey hi

any idea on how good are the head units by intex?

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by aadix

hey hi

any idea on how good are the head units by intex?

very bad....never think ok getting one.....instead go for MEGA audio....PM Sam Bhai for details.....

[hydrashok]

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

very bad....never think ok getting one.....instead go for MEGA audio....PM Sam Bhai for details.....

Or check this out (post #52 onwards) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...makker-37.html

l_b_m, you evil boy!

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Or check this out (post #52 onwards) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...makker-37.html

l_b_m, you evil boy!

Hehehe......................

[razor4077]

Thanks folks.
@sam: i'll let you know if i face any issues. i might be coming to bombay with the car to get some non-ICE work done (haven't found a good place as yet in cal). do you think its a good idea to get the ICE fitted there? i was reserving all interiors, ICE + body work for cal, because I don't want to risk anything getting damaged/stolen on the truck back to cal.

[Sam Kapasi]

Well if you're coming here with the car, I know that Mumbai is a much better place to install ICE. May as well.

[cutdcrap]

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I understand your question. Please do not play the speakers at a volume where they begin to jar and sound distorted.
I'va said it before and I'll say it again. Your HU is clipping. It is easier to blow up speakers with a under powered amplifier than a high power one. Later, when you put in an amplifier you will be able to turn it up louder with ease.

Thanks Sam
Just one more question. If I install a 4 channel amp without a sub and then play the music loud, do I stand a chance of blowing my speakers, or I have to necessarily install amp. Not sure which amp to buy in less than 4k.

[navin]

Originally Posted by Hellcat

Hey! Sam thanks for the advice....what 4 ch Amp would you recommend.

under 10K there is a Pioneer and a JBL.

[navin]

Originally Posted by cutdcrap

Thanks Sam
Just one more question. If I install a 4 channel amp without a sub and then play the music loud, do I stand a chance of blowing my speakers, or I have to necessarily install amp. Not sure which amp to buy in less than 4k.

you stand a greater chance of blowing you speakers by underpowering them than over powering them.

[razor4077]

Originally Posted by hydrashok

For a Lancer, you'll need a 12" sub anyway, for best results.

A JBL GT4-12 12" sub in a sealed box + a JBL GTO75.4 4-ch amp (for the fronts & the sub) would be a good combo. 5K + 1.5K + 13K = 19.5K. You'll need wiring regardless of what amp and sub, so I won't figure that in now. Will this total agree with your budget?

Had another query regd the sub.
Is there a big difference of quality between the GT4-12 and the GTO1204D/1202D (couldn't see any difference in the last 2's specs)?
And how about the cost difference?